Thousands of warehouse workers across Florida experience repetitive strain injuries each year. Fortunately, these conditions are compensable under state law. However, repetitive strain injuries generally require a higher standard of proof than single-incident claims....
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION – Workplace Injuries
Does workers’ compensation cover assaults on the job?
Nearly anyone might be at risk of a violent incident on the job. Employees ranging from nurses and teachers to retail workers could end up injured due to an assault or other crime committed by a member of the general public while they are at work. Obviously, criminals...
Traumatic amputations can have serious impacts
Employees have the right to work in a safe environment, but that doesn't mean that accidents will never happen. Some working conditions lead to serious injuries. One of them is a traumatic amputation. These are life-altering events that come with physical and...
Are slow-developing workplace injuries covered by workers’ comp?
Workplace injuries don’t always happen in a single moment. Many workers develop pain that worsens slowly over time. A delivery driver may notice a dull ache in the shoulder after weeks of lifting. A warehouse employee may feel wrist swelling or tingling that becomes...
Will you fully recover from a TBI at work?
A traumatic brain injury can have a variety of symptoms, such as memory loss, mental fog or confusion, fatigue, trouble with motor skills or language skills, and much more. A worker could suffer a TBI in a fall on the job, for example, leading to immediate issues that...
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...
Nursing injuries can have severe consequences
Nurses make a career out of helping people who are sick, injured or in need of healthcare for any reason. Some of these professionals are so dedicated to the patients they care for that they don’t pay attention to their own health, and they may risk their own safety...
Lifting injuries: A Florida workers’ comp guide for warehouse employees
Thousands of Florida employees work hard every day in fast-paced stores and warehouses, such as Amazon and Walmart. The constant pressures dictated by productivity requirements often force them to lift heavy or awkward boxes quickly. Sudden as well as continuous...
3 types of employment that expose workers to knee injuries
Knee injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal disorders affecting workers across various industries. These injuries not only cause physical discomfort but can also lead to long-term mobility issues and lost workdays. Understanding which types of employment...
Can a toxic workplace make you sick?
It is easy to think of workplace illness as something caused by chemicals, dust or physical strain. But sometimes, the biggest threat to your health is the emotional toll of where you work. If you are dealing with constant tension, unfair treatment or even bullying on...
