When there are construction teams on or near the roads, it's important for drivers to be aware, to slow down and to follow directions. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen.When drivers don't pay attention, speed through a work zone or ignore traffic controllers,...
Month: October 2020
What are the 4 phases of the Ticket to Work program?
When you have been living with a disability, one of the things that you may look forward to in the future is returning to work. That can be a tough job, though, because you may return to work and find that you don't have the strength or ability to complete the job...
Did your workers’ compensation come back denied?
A work accident can bring a significant amount of stress and complication to your life. This type of incident is more than just an inconvenience for you and your family. It can also represent the potential for significant financial loss as you will have to take time...
3 arrested, 2 hospitalized after police chase ends in collision
When someone commits a crime and decides to flee from the police, they put themselves and all others around them in harm's way. That's unfortunately what happened in this case that went from Tampa to Central Florida as the police chased suspects in a car burglary...
Chicken plants draw attention as hazardous workplaces
There are chicken plants in Orlando and the surrounding area, and if you work in one, you deserve to know that it can be a dangerous place to be. Did you know that chicken plants are actually more dangerous than coal mines? It's surprising, but it's true.Working in a...
If you fall ill, you may qualify for Social Security Disability
If you fall ill or are injured and can no longer work, one thing that could help you is Social Security Disability. Social Security Disability benefits do require that you provide extensive documentation of your illness or injury. That can make it hard to qualify....