Medical care under the Longshore and Harbor Worker Compensation Act (LHWCA) includes all medical, surgical and hospital treatment. Medical supplies and services related the employee’s
Depending on the nature of your illness and your prognosis for recovery, Florida Worker compensation may not provide the benefits you need, regardless of when
The Longshore and Harbor Worker Compensation Act (LHWCA) offers disability compensation and medical care to employees who suffer injuries on the navigable waters of the
People who perform temporary services and work through a licensed Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or Employee Leasing Company receive their paychecks directly from the licensed
Many people have physicians they have trusted for years, but the rules for Worker compensation claims in Florida take a hard line, requiring the use
Florida businesses must cover all employees under Worker compensation without exception. However, business owners can apply for exemptions, which must be renewed every two years.
Worker compensation claims begin with an injury or an illness acquired at the workplace. The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) works to
If you suffer an injury or a work-related illness, you can receive Worker compensation benefits until you return to work. These benefits are paid by
As a maintenance supervisor at Shoreline Foundation, 56-year-old Russell Rivenberg understood the dangers of harbor work. On May 23, 2013, the Loxahatchee resident kissed his
Most workers know that, if they are injured at work, they may be entitled to benefits from their employers under the Florida Worker compensation system.