Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Florida, exposing workers to heavy machinery, elevated work areas, electrical hazards, falling objects, and hazardous materials every day. Although employers are expected to maintain safe working conditions and follow workplace safety regulations, serious accidents continue to occur on construction sites. If you are injured while performing […]
Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
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Mar
Mar
Many employers are moving towards a remote workforce to help their bottom line. Studies show that telecommuting may increase efficiency and productivity while saving overhead costs. Typically, remote work benefits both the employer and employee. But what happens when one of those remote workers gets hurt at home while on the job? Workersâ Compensation Covers […]
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Feb
Feb
The cost of workersâ compensation is a hard pill to swallow in some industries. With every new claim, workersâ compensation costs increase exponentially based on experience rates which focus on prior injuries and the costs of handling those claims. Combine this reality  with fraudulent claims, and it can quickly become a nightmare. These eight strategies will help […]
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Jan
Jan
The holidays mean gift-giving, and technology has nudged our shopping habits away from malls and brick-and-mortar stores to ordering online. This means during the holiday season (November to January), millions of packages are shipped, and delivery truck drivers are working harder than ever to deliver on time. More trucks on the road and longer working […]
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Dec
Dec
Workersâ compensation is insurance that employers are required by law to have for their employees. It covers only two things: medical expenses and lost wages as a result of an injury sustained while on the job. Although most injuries occur at the physical address of the employer, workersâ compensation also covers injuries sustained while working off-site. […]
Workers' Compensation
My Employer Refuses to Report My Injury to the Insurance Company. What Can I Do?
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May
May
After reporting an injury to your employer, you expect him/her to then report the injury to the insurance company. Â You should then receive an approval or denial, and you move forward from there. What if you find yourself in a situation where your employer refuses to report your injury to the insurance company? According to […]
Workersâ Compensation is a type of insurance coverage purchased by employers/businesses that provide benefits for job-related injuries or illness. It is required for most employers in Florida. Â In fact, in nearly the construction industry, the law requires companies with at least one employee to have an established workersâ compensation policy in effect. When you think […]
Time and time again, as we consult our clients and prepare their cases, we hear, âBut why canât I get more than that? I deserve to get more than that because I was badly hurt.â âThatâ refers to workersâ compensation benefits. The reality is this: there are really only two benefits  one gets from a […]
Youâre at the office, and you leave to visit a client. While driving to visit the client, you get into a car accident and sustain injuries that require much more than a first-aid kit. Although youâre not physically in the office, youâre still technically on the clock or within the course and scope of employment. […]
Blog, Traveling For Work, Workers' Compensation
Traveling For Work and Workersâ Comp: How Does It Apply?
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Aug
Aug
Florida Is A Top State For Travel Florida has robust tourism, travel, and hospitality industries. Florida residents enjoy many of the destinations and fun activities. Many residents also work in one of these industries, which may require traveling, such as on airplanes, taxis and buses. Additionally, there are many other professionals who perform much of their […]