Workers' Compensation Blog

Due to the high temperatures and the number of heat-related injuries that occur each year, Florida lawmakers are proposing a heat illness prevention bill that would establish statewide standards for outdoor workers, which would include access to shade,…

Being injured on the job can be a devastating experience. It can impact your financial stability, your physical health and your quality of life. The workers’ compensation system exists to help you overcome these challenges. Unfortunately, the process…

The National Safety Council (NSC) is hosting National Safety Month this June to highlight the importance of workplace safety by addressing the leading causes of injury and death in the workplace. It provides helpful information on how to reduce workplace…

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…

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…