Home health nurses provide important medical care for patients who are trying to remain in their homes instead of having to move into a care facility. While this service is one that these patients rely on, it’s one that comes with significant risks to the nurses. One...
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION – Workers’ Compensation
How to protect your rights if your employer retaliates
You have the right to report a work injury or unsafe conditions without fear of losing your job or income. When an employer retaliates, that conduct is unlawful in Florida. Understanding how retaliation happens helps you stay informed and confident while protecting...
Hotel housekeeping employees face a multitude of injury risks
Hotels and resorts in the coastal communities of Florida, like Vero Beach, are always popular with tourists, but winter – and the holidays in particular – bring added tourists who make things even busier. If you or a loved one is on the housekeeping staff of one of...
Why might a workers’ compensation claim be denied?
A successful workers’ compensation claim can provide injured workers with wage and medical benefits. These benefits can help an injured worker avoid serious financial strain while they recover from their injuries. However, an employee’s workers’ comp claim may be...
Safety tips for working on ladders
We recently discussed some of the reasons for workplace accidents on construction sites. At the top of the list are falls, which lead to the greatest percentage of fatal accidents on construction sites and also lead to serious injuries for many workers. A fall could...
Can workers’ comp awards affect eligibility for other benefits?
Workers’ compensation awards provide financial support and medical coverage for employees who are made ill or injured as a result of their work-related circumstances. Unfortunately, receiving a workers’ comp award may affect eligibility for other types of benefits,...
Florida employees should use caution in the heat
Most people who live in Florida know that the summer days are often sweltering, but they may not realize the hazards that come with working in that type of heat. It’s critical that anyone who’s out in the heat takes steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. While...
Light-duty work and workers’ compensation in Florida
Suffering a workplace injury can be overwhelming, but Florida’s workers’ compensation system provides support while you recover. At some point after the injury, you may be considering returning to your job on limited duties. If your doctor clears you for work with...
Is a lump sum workers’ compensation payment right for you?
When you’ve been injured on the job, your finances can take a hit. The harm caused to you might knock you out of work, thereby leaving you without the ability to earn income, while your medical bills and rehabilitation costs can quickly pile up. In these situations,...
Navigating workers’ compensation following a work accident
Workers in Florida spend a significant portion of their adult years in the work environment. While some occupations are inherently dangerous and carry risks of injury or illness, these jobs still require employers to ensure safety standards are met. A workplace...
