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As the summer months get closer, people who work outdoors or in warm indoor environments will have to pay close attention to signs of heat illnesses. This includes people who work at water parks, amusement parks, parking lots, commercial kitchens, landscaping,...
Many different professionals are vulnerable to exposure to illness at work. Health care professionals and teachers are among those most likely to contract a viral or bacterial infection on the job due to constant exposure to pathogens. However, those performing...
People involved in car crashes usually rely on car insurance to cover their expenses. However, there are other resources that can help people injured in collisions recover their lost wages and pay their medical bills. Quite a few different professions require that...
Shift runs long, your body aches, and you wonder how much more you can push. For warehouse workers and drivers at hubs like Amazon or Walmart in Vero Beach, long hours define the job. However, you must ask: what happens when those hours lead to injury? Fortunately,...
There are numerous safety hazards present at every construction site. Current safety standards reflect the hazardous nature of construction work. Hard hats and other forms of head protection are the standard requirement at most construction sites. Even professionals...
Maybe you twisted your knee while lifting a box, or you strained your back reaching overhead. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, and you don’t want your boss to think you’re a complainer. Even though you’re sore, you can still work. You decide to wait and see what...
In a Florida workers’ comp case, maximum medical improvement (MMI) does not mean you are fully healed; it just means your doctor doesn’t expect more recovery. Once that label shows up in your file, the benefits you have been relying on may start to shift. Here’s what...
Workers’ compensation claims require the insight of medical professionals. Physicians validate the claim that a worker’s employment caused their injury or illness. They determine what accommodations the worker may need and what treatment is likely to improve their...
Employees can suffer a wide range of injuries on the job. Sometimes, they can develop illnesses from their workplace conditions. They may develop infections because of their exposure to pathogens while working. Fortunately, workers’ compensation can assist those with...
You may downplay a work injury at first. You might finish the shift and expect discomfort to fade. In some cases, symptoms surface later, and you have not notified your employer. In Florida, that lapse can shape how a workers’ compensation case develops. Instead of...