Workers' Compensation Blog

Surviving dependents of a worker who passed away due to a work-related injury or illness may be eligible for death benefits through the Florida workers’ compensation system. These benefits can help pay for medical, funeral and burial expenses and provide…

In some industries, workers are exposed to toxic chemicals or substances, often on a daily basis. These toxins can cause serious injuries or even death. Employers have the legal responsibility to ensure that employees have a safe working environment free…

Injuries that occur at work or while performing work-related duties may be covered by Workers’ Compensation . Injured workers…

If you have been injured in an accident on the job or contracted a work-related illness, you may be entitled to …

When an employee suffers an injury while working, he or she has the right to file a workers' compensation claim. …

Workers’ Compensation benefits can provide much-needed financial support for medical expenses and lost wages after an injury on the job. However, the process of…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that construction workers are more likely to be injured on the job compared to workers in other professions. As such, OSHA has extra safety requirements for construction sites and employers…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its preliminary list of the workplace safety and health violations most often cited during 2016 based on an analysis of nearly 32,000 inspections. According to the Administration,…

A West Palm Beach man fell to his death while working on a construction site for a new apartment building in downtown West Palm Beach on Sept. 1. The building sits on Fern Street at the northeast corner of South Dixie Highway and is set to be finished…

With forecasters expecting above-average temperatures throughout the country for the next couple of months, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is warning outdoor workers and their employers of the dangers of prolonged exposure to…