Workers' Compensation Blog

Most people think of a fall or injury that occurs from machinery when thinking about a compensable work injury. However, other types of injuries may make you eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, including workplace assaults. If you were assaulted…

After a workplace injury, employers often want their employees to return to work as quickly as possible. However, this may not be in the employee’s best interests. Employees may feel that they have to go along with their employer’s wishes, but they must…

Florida’s workers’ compensation system provides medical and partial wage replacement benefits for those injured while working in the course of their employment. However, it can sometimes be difficult to establish when certain activities fall within this…

If you sustain a work-related injury or illness, your employer’s insurance company should provide you with any reasonable medical care needed. However, you may have limited options in choosing a doctor who will treat your condition and advocate on your…

Construction workers and other professionals must often work with heavy machinery to build, demolish, restore or assemble things. Unfortunately, this equipment is very dangerous and if accidents occur, they can cause permanent injuries or death. If you…

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…