Having a pre-existing medical condition does not automatically prevent you from receiving Florida workers’ compensation benefits after a workplace injury. However, these claims are often more complex because the workers’ compensation insurance carrier may argue that your current symptoms are related to an earlier injury or underlying medical condition rather than the workplace accident. Florida […]
Category Archives: Blog
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May
May
The COVID-19 pandemic created unique challenges for Florida’s workers’ compensation system, raising important questions about whether coronavirus infections qualify as compensable workplace injuries or occupational diseases. While some workers, particularly certain first responders and healthcare employees, have been subject to special rules or presumptions under specific circumstances, eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits generally depends on […]
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Feb
Feb
Preventing workplace accidents benefits both employers and employees. A strong workplace safety programme can reduce injuries, improve productivity, minimise downtime, and help control workers’ compensation costs. While Florida workers’ compensation generally provides benefits regardless of who was at fault for the accident, reducing workplace hazards remains one of the most effective ways to protect employees […]
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Jan
Jan
The holiday season brings a significant increase in online shopping, resulting in more delivery vehicles on Florida’s roads and greater demands on commercial drivers. Delivery truck drivers often work longer hours, complete additional routes, and face tight delivery schedules during this busy period. Unfortunately, these pressures can increase the risk of workplace road accidents, particularly […]
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Dec
Dec
Florida workers’ compensation generally provides benefits to employees who are injured while performing duties within the course and scope of their employment. Although many workplace injuries occur at an employer’s premises during normal working hours, coverage is not always limited to a specific location or schedule. Employees may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits while […]
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Sep
Sep
Acts of workplace violence can have devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences for employees and their families. While mass shootings are rare, workers who are injured during violent incidents that arise out of and during the course and scope of their employment may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under Florida law. These benefits may […]
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Aug
Aug
Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but it also exposes educators to a variety of workplace hazards. Teachers regularly supervise students, move between classrooms, participate in extracurricular activities, and work in environments where slips, falls, exposure to hazardous substances, and even workplace violence can occur. If a teacher suffers a work-related injury while […]
Many injured workers are surprised to learn that Florida workers’ compensation benefits are more limited than they expected. Unlike a personal injury lawsuit, workers’ compensation is designed to provide specific benefits for employees who suffer work-related injuries or occupational illnesses, regardless of who was at fault. In most cases, eligible workers receive two primary forms […]
Blog, Traveling For Work, Workers' Compensation
Traveling For Work and Workersâ Comp: How Does It Apply?
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Aug
Aug
Employees who travel as part of their job often wonder whether they are still protected by workers’ compensation if an accident happens away from their usual workplace or even outside Florida. In many situations, the answer is yes. Workers who are injured while travelling in the course and scope of their employment may be entitled […]
Blog, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
When Your Workers Comp Claim is Also a Personal Injury Claim
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Jun
Jun
Some workplace accidents involve more than a standard workers’ compensation claim. If a third party, such as another business, property owner, contractor, or negligent driver, contributed to your work-related injury, you may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate personal injury claim. These situations can significantly affect the compensation available and often require […]