Workplace injuries are not always simple. Some workers are hurt in more than one area of the body at the same time. Others already have a medical condition that becomes worse after a job accident. When multiple injuries or pre-existing…
Social media has become a part of everyday life, but posting online can have unintended consequences—especially if you are pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. Photos, videos, and even seemingly harmless updates about your daily activities can be used against you…
More people than ever earn income outside a traditional salary structure. Rideshare drivers, food delivery workers, freelance laborers, and other app-based workers often choose these roles for flexibility. The challenge comes when an injury happens. Many discover that the protections…
Filing a workers’ compensation claim is a legal right for employees injured on the job. Unfortunately, some workers face unfair treatment from their employers after doing so. Retaliation can take many forms, from being fired or demoted to subtle acts…
Many Florida workers worry about whether they can receive workers’ compensation benefits if they have a pre-existing condition. It is a common concern, since injuries like back problems, arthritis, or old sports injuries can sometimes resurface or worsen due to…
If you suffer an injury at work, your first priority is to get medical attention. Once the immediate situation is under control, documenting your injury and notifying your employer in writing are vital steps in protecting your workers’ compensation claim.…
Workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect employees who are injured on the job, but the nature of benefits can differ depending on the industry and the risks involved. While the core purpose of workers’ compensation is the same to…
If you’ve been injured at work and your workers’ compensation claim was denied, you may feel frustrated, confused, or even hopeless. But a denial is not the end of the road. In Florida, you have the right to appeal the…
Many people in Florida work outside the traditional employer and salary structure. This includes those paid by the job, by the project, or through other non-traditional payment arrangements. If you are injured while performing this type of work, you may…
In Florida, having a prior medical condition does not automatically prevent you from receiving workers' compensation benefits for an aggravation or an exacerbation of that injury due to a work accident. When a workplace injury worsens an existing medical issue,…
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