Under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, to be eligible to receive benefits, an injured worker must establish that his or her accidental compensable injury is the “Major Contributing Cause” of the need for medical care
When you find yourself facing a workers’ compensation case because of a work-related injury, you may wonder if you need to hire an attorney to handle your case. In many cases, the answer is yes,
After you are injured at work, it is important to know how to protect your rights and get the care and compensation you deserve. Your injury can affect not only you and your ability to
While nearly all employers in the United States are legally required to provide workers’ compensation insurance, it doesn’t mean that every claim gets paid. Workers’ compensation coverage is designed to protect workers and their families
If you are involved in an on-the-job auto accident, does any claim you make fall under workers’ compensation, or is it labeled vicarious liability? What exactly does work-related mean in reference to a car accident?
As many businesses are opening back up during Phase 1, many employees are worried and nervous to return to work. At WorkInjuryRights.Com™, we are urging employees to be aware of the challenges they may face
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the world in many ways. With each day, as humanity learns more about the virus, people have faced stay-at-home orders, shelter-in-place guidelines, business closures, and more. In addition, everyone has
The United States Supreme Court delivered one of the most groundbreaking rulings of the decade on June 15th, 2020 – banning LGBTQ employment discrimination. In the midst of everything sweeping the nation, from COVID-19 to
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of workplace injuries, accounting for one in every four work-related injuries. Though they are often labeled minor injuries, slip and fall accidents often lead to
When you fall victim to an accident or injury on the job, before pursuing workers’ compensation benefits, the first course of action you should take is to get emergency medical treatment if necessary. After addressing
At Work Injury Rights, we are dedicated to helping workers in Florida get the compensation they deserve after a workplace injury. With years of experience in workers’ compensation law, our team is committed to providing
