Head injuries are one of the most common types of workplace injuries. Suffering head trauma on the job is always possible in high-risk fields like construction and mining. However, unlike accidents related to falling from scaffolding or being crushed by machinery, a workplace head injury can happen to any type of employee. Office workers and … Read more
In the state of Florida, most employers are required by law to provide workers’ compensation benefits to employees who incurred any injury at work, during a job or developed an occupational disease based on the nature of their job. Workers comp in Florida is designed to be a no-fault system that compensates injured or sick … Read more
Wrongful deaths can be very disheartening and a big blow for families to accept. Our attorneys have been of great help to many wounded victims. We represent these victims and ensure they get the reparations they deserve. Sadly, most of these wounded employees don’t remain alive to enjoy the comp benefits. They mostly pass away … Read more
Keeping a record is vital for every individual, family, and business. Families keep records of important events like birth dates, achievements and ceremonies, celebrations, memorial purposes, and many other reasons. Keeping accurate and thorough records of events, including accidents and injuries, is essential, especially when they happen on the job. One of the most important … Read more
Recently, Aaron Henderson, a landfill traffic controller, was killed by a bulldozer while in a porta-potty. According to the reports, the bulldozer driver traveled up a hill to the landfill at night. While driving, the front blade of the bulldozer partially obstructed his vision due to the angle and height. As a result, the driver … Read more
According to the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation, there were more than 64,000 workers’ compensation claims in Florida in 2021. Of the cases that received a settlement, the average payout was roughly $15,000. With that said, you typically can’t sue your employer for workers’ compensation benefits unless there are extenuating circumstances. You can potentially recover … Read more
Severe workplace injuries can lead to a lifetime of challenges. With that in mind, if you’ve been injured on the job, you have the right to compensation under Florida law. Unfortunately, in many cases, workers’ compensation victims receive low payouts or no payout at all. The good news is that there are ways to increase … Read more
COMMON CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENTS According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers account for nearly 20% of worker fatalities in the private industry. That equates to nearly 15 deaths per day due to construction workplace accidents. Further, injury rates in construction are more than 70% higher than average injury rates recorded by … Read more
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