Workers’ compensation cases are often challenging without any extenuating circumstances. However, when the worker fails a drug test, the insurance company or employer may deny benefits citing that the drugs were the cause of the accident. How a Failed Drug…
Getting hurt at work is never pleasant, but it can also result in long-term physical, mental, and financial consequences. Although most employers institute safety rules and practices, people still get hurt on the job all the time. Some of the…
More than 2.5 million people are injured in the workplace each year. Often these cases are not always cookie-cutter molds. Employees not only suffer the effects of the accident, but some have trouble getting workers’ compensation benefits timely which compounds…
Often there is a lot of confusion surrounding workers' compensation, what it is, how it works, and what it covers. A common question that often comes up is, does workers' compensation cover repetitive physical injuries? What is Workers' Compensation? All…
The pandemic triggered a widespread remote workforce. Some companies have chosen to continue with employees working from home, and others are going with a hybrid (combination of remote and in-office work) model. The question is, are remote workers eligible for…
Not all employees work full-time year-round. Some workers are seasonal, and the question is, if they get injured while on the job, do they qualify for workers' compensation benefits? What is Workers' Compensation Most employers in Florida must carry workers'…
Getting injured on the job is never easy. You must fill out paperwork and see specific doctors to get the care you need to heal fully. Your employer must apply for workers' compensation benefits on your behalf. But what happens…
Workers' compensation cases can be very complex. After you are injured at work, you need to recover medically, and the last thing you want to worry about is not getting paid your benefits. It's essential to understand when you need…
You may think that because you were injured on the job and at home recovering, your employer cannot fire you or fill your position with someone new. Although it is true your employer cannot fire you legally as retaliation for…
If you are injured on the job, you might be considering leaving your current employer and finding a new job. However, you also need to consider how this might affect your workers' compensation claim. Switching Jobs While Receiving Workers' Compensation…
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