More people than ever earn income outside a traditional salary structure. Rideshare drivers, food delivery workers, freelance laborers, and other app-based workers often choose these roles for flexibility. The challenge comes when an injury happens. Many discover that the protections available to standard employees are not automatically available to them. Florida workers’ compensation law is […]
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May
May
Construction work is inherently risky, and in a bustling city like Miami, the hazards can be even more pronounced. With high temperatures, unpredictable weather, and a constant stream of large-scale projects, Miami construction workers face unique challenges that make understanding workers’ compensation essential. Unique Risks in Miami’s Construction Industry Miamiās tropical climate poses specific risks. […]
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Sep
Sep
Often there is a lot of confusion surrounding workers’ compensation, what it is, how it works, and what it covers. A common question that often comes up is, does workers’ compensation cover repetitive physical injuries? What is Workers’ Compensation? All companies that have 4 or more employees (1 or more in the construction industry) have […]
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Oct
Oct
Commercial trucks log thousands of miles each month, delivering goods from manufacturers to suppliers and store fronts. 18-wheelers, tractor trailers and other large trucks are involved in numerous accidents, often resulting in severe injuries. According to Time,Ā being a truck driver is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, ranking number 7 in […]
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Jun
Jun
Establishing a safe and healthy work environment is especially important when the risk of extreme heat increases during the summer months. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 1,300 deaths per year in the United States are due to extreme heat, with several cases occurring in Florida. Throughout the country, thousands of employees who […]
Many people are either denied workersā compensation benefits or have their benefits significantly reduced because they fail to ask their employer for medical care in a timely manner. Oftentimes, we meet with people who have a work-related accident and sustain what they think is an insignificant injury – a small bruise for example. Because […]
We often have clients who suffer an injury at work, see a physician, and are unhappy with the treatment which has been provided. While we understand the frustration one feels when they have an expectation, and the outcome isnāt close to what they expect (especially when it comes to oneās health), we do want to […]
If you consider yourself to be an independent contractor who was recently injured on the job, before taking the steps towards filing a claim, we first recommend you double check your job classification. The form of payment alone or failure to take out payroll taxes DOES NOT determine your independent contractor status. In order to […]
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Apr
Apr
Injured workers always want to know who will pay forĀ their pain and suffering, especially if it’s caused by the negligence of another person. Generally these types of intangible damages, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of capacity to enjoy life, and even scarring and disfigurement, are NOT covered by workers’ comp and therefore […]
Issue: I work doing mostly heavy manual labor. I injured my back lifting a load. IĀ told my supervisor immediately. He told me not toĀ fileĀ a claim and to continue to work. I tried, but I find working to be increasingly difficult. I feelĀ the painĀ in my back every day. I need to consult with a doctor and […]