Being fired while receiving workers’ compensation does not seem fair, but is it legal? The short answer is that it is legal to fire an employee who is receiving workers’ compensation, but an employer cannot
A work-related car accident can happen at any moment, but it isn’t always handled in the best ways. If you are looking to maximize your benefits and get back to work and feeling your healthiest,
Getting injured at work can be traumatic, especially if you were involved in a scaffolding accident. You probably filled out the paperwork for your compensation a long time ago, started your treatment, but you are
While heat-related workplace incidents can happen any time of year, workers’ compensation cases related to the heat spike in the summer. What are heat-related illnesses and injuries? What causes bodies to overheat? What are some
Back injuries account for hundreds of thousands of work-related injuries each year. Injuries are often attributed to heavy lifting, twisting, placing anything above you, or sitting for long periods. Truckers often have a difficult time
Many jobs put employees at risk of being hit by a falling object during working hours. Unfortunately, this may result in serious and irreversible injury. Florida has a no-fault Workers’ Compensation program, meaning that if
A fall from any height can result in an injury, but a fall from a height at a construction job in Florida can cause significant injuries. Determining who is at fault isn’t always easy, but
Determining who is at fault if you have been exposed to asbestos at your job can be quite complicated. It could be that there is more than one person responsible, and even more than one
While there are safeguards in place to help maintain a safe environment for employees it does not guarantee that you won’t get hurt while on the job. It doesn’t matter if you are working construction,
The 1990s ushered in a digital revolution that suddenly made it possible for larger groups of people to consider freelance, work-from-anywhere jobs. In 1994, Jeff Bezos launched online bookseller Amazon from the garage in his
If you are wondering, “Can I sue my employer to get workers’ compensation for COVID-19?” you probably aren’t surprised to learn the answer is not a simple yes or no. There are obstacles as well
It may sound crazy, but insurance companies deny legitimate workers’ compensation claims even while injured employees are unable to work and have no income. But what do you do if you get re-injured at work
