You've always heard that you should go to the hospital if you step on a rusty nail. At work, you wear heavy-duty boots so that you don't have to worry about it. When you're just out and about, you wear the same kinds of footwear as anyone else; you just want to be...
What benefits can you receive with workers’ compensation?
If you are injured while you're at work, your employer's workers' compensation coverage should kick in and give you the opportunity to receive benefits. Once your employer's workers' compensation insurance company is notified of your injury or illness, the company...
How can you prove you have a disability?
Social Security Disability (SSD) isn't the easiest benefit to gain access to. You have to fill out numerous forms and make sure you have all the right documentation prepared for the Social Security Administration (SSA).You may have heard that many people have their...
Understand the workers’ compensation benefits available to you
When you suffer an injury at work, it is more than just an inconvenience. It can leave you with painful physical injuries and financial loss as you stay home and recover. When you aren't able to work because of an injury, it can leave you and your Florida family in a...
Burned in a crash? Get fair compensation
When you were involved in a car crash, you knew the outcome wasn't going to be perfect. You were burned badly and had many surgeries once you were hospitalized. It has taken many weeks to stabilize.At this point, you just want to be fairly compensated for all you've...
Your concussion should be covered by workers’ compensation
You were minding your own business at work and heading to your station when a co-worker suddenly turned a corner and ran into you. Normally, this would have been a minor incident that you could have laughed off, but this time, you tripped over something as you stepped...
Living with an amputation: Getting used to the changes in life
Severe injuries change your life in an instant. One moment, you may be thinking about a vacation or planning an important event in your life. The next, you could be waking up in a hospital following a traumatic collision.Of the injuries that you could suffer, one of...
Working on a hot day? Be wary of the signs of heat stroke
Working in Florida, you know that there is a risk that you'll be out in hot weather. It might be humid, too, which means that it will be harder for your body to sweat and cool itself.While working, one thing that you and your coworkers should all be aware of is the...
New warehouse expectations bring new safety issues
Working in a Florida warehouse or distribution center is often a fast-paced, exciting and financially rewarding experience. Whether you go home exhausted at the end of a shift or find the physical and mental work exhilarating, you probably feel some job security as...
Can seat belt use lead to injuries in a crash?
When you get into a car, one thing that you should do is put on your seat belt. Using a seat belt can reduce the risk of injuries or death in a car crash. There is no question that they've made it safer to ride in a car.Unfortunately, there is a risk that you could be...







