This time of year, a lot of people are starting their search for temporary holiday work. Some are high school and college students who want to make some money and stay busy over winter break. Others are adults with full-time jobs who want to pick up some extra cash...
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Can Florida deputies get workers’ comp for PTSD alone?
You answered a call you still can't shake. Weeks later, you can't sleep, the scene replays in your head and you dread your next shift. You have no broken bones, so you might assume workers' compensation can't help. But whether you patrol Vero Beach or elsewhere in...
What is a permanent partial disability?
Many work injuries are temporary medical issues. With proper treatment, people can regain lost function and return to work. Occasionally, work injuries are more serious and may cause lasting functional limitations. Some people sustain injuries on the job that are so...
3 serious injuries caused by construction struck-by incidents
Struck-by incidents at construction sites are among the top causes of construction worker fatalities on the job. They are also responsible for many serious injuries that can force professionals to take leave and may make it necessary to change careers. Struck-by...
3 signs your Florida workers comp pay is incorrect
When you get hurt on the job, receiving your weekly check brings initial relief. However, when you look at the total amount, it often looks correct on paper but feels incorrect based on your actual lost income. Many injured Florida workers assume insurance...
When fractures at work are classified as catastrophic injuries
Broken bones are painful and often cause significant functional limitations. However, with appropriate care, most people with fractures or broken bones can make a full recovery. Workplace fractures frequently force people to leave their jobs temporarily or assume...
Why countertop installers are at a risk for silicosis
For many years, asbestos and the illnesses it caused were among the highest-priority industrial illnesses. Workers diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer and asbestosis often require substantial compensation due to the devastating impact those...
Even without direct trauma, tools can end construction careers
Power tools and other equipment used by professionals on construction sites are dangerous. Mistakes while using machinery and tools can result in severe traumatic injuries. Whether workers make accidental contact with another person's body or drop a tool from an...
Do Florida workers have legal protections from heat stress?
With Florida’s average temperatures rising yearly, you are vulnerable to hot summer weather. Extreme heat can cause dangerous conditions that lead to injury and illness. Conditions can range from minor heat exhaustion to life-threatening heat stroke. Heat can also...
Why doesn’t a commute qualify for workers’ comp?
As a general rule, if you get injured during your commute to work, you are not going to be covered by workers’ comp benefits. If another driver runs a stop sign and you get injured in a car accident, for example, you certainly may be able to pursue compensation...
