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The United States economy has seen exponential growth in the past few decades. Consumer-based industries have contributed to the increasing need for warehouses and workers. This increased demand is seen in the manufacturing, and industrial sectors as warehouses and other storage options play a key role in the distribution chain. Read More

Workers’ compensation insurance cover was established following an increased number of personal injury lawsuits against employers for on-the-job injuries to their workers. Employers in Florida agree to offer medical benefits and a specific amount of wage replacement (indemnity) benefits to the workers who get injured while on their official duties. The moment you get workers’ compensation benefits you forfeit the right to sue your employer. Read More

Most people think that workplace injuries only happen in construction sites, factories, and other industrial environments with heavy machinery. The reality is that accidents can happen in virtually any workplace, including an office. Even better, workers injured while on the job in Florida may be eligible to collect workers’ comp benefits, regardless of fault. Read More

No matter where you work, the chances of getting hurt while on the job are often high. You are exposed to conditions that can result in slip and fall accidents, heavy equipment injuries, toxic exposure, and chemical burns, to mention but a few. Luckily, Florida is among the states that are setting the bar high when it comes to protecting workers’ rights. What that means for employees suffering workplace injuries is that they are entitled to get workers’ comp benefits, regardless of who is negligent or at-fault. Given the breadth of worker’s comp laws in Florida, collecting what you are owed when injured may not always be easy as your employer and their insurance carrier may be hesitant to pay injury claims, especially when you are not in a position to continue working. But you do not have to feel frustrated if you sustained injuries in the scope and course of your job. The guidelines discussed below can help you get fair workers’ compensation benefits regardless of where you are in Florida. Read More

Nearly all employers in Florida are required by the law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance covers different kinds of on-the-job injuries suffered by workers. The injured employee can get compensation for medical expenses and lost wages associated with the injury, no matter who was at fault for the accident. Read More

Your 3rd-grade teacher must have told you that theirs is ‘no such thing as stupid questions.’ The same cliché applies when deciding whether or not to ask an Orlando worker’s comp attorney the questions keeping you up at night. Here are important questions that you may want to ask your workers’ compensation attorney. Read More

Imagine resting in your house, and then a loud crashing construction crane comes crashing through your roof. This happened in September 2019 in North Miami Beach. A crane that was being used nearby during seawall repairs slid off a barge and crashed into the roof of a nearby condominium. Well, crane accidents and construction site accidents have happened in the past. It is important to learn more about these accidents and related legal aspects. Read More

The law allows employees who suffer injuries at work to seek workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, some employers retaliate against these workers and terminate the employment contract. To protect these employees from such acts of retaliation, Florida’s legislature enacted section 440.205 of Florida Statutes. Read More

You may have questions regarding whether you are permitted to bring a separate negligence action against the employer and go beyond the benefits of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act if, as an injured worker, you were frustrated with the limitations connected with the Florida Workers’ Compensation system. Read More

Under Florida law, most employers must purchase workers’ compensation insurance to cover their employees in the event of occupational injuries and diseases. Workers’ compensation benefits compensate the injured employee for his or her medical bills and two-thirds of their lost wages due to the work-related injury or illness. Read More