The Hazardous World of Working
Most of us spend our days working in some capacity. We often put in long hours, sometimes in less-than-ideal working conditions, but most of the time we finish our work
April 18, 2016
Archive for Workers’ Compensation
News
Tragic Trash Haul
Most of us give little thought to trash. We put it out for collection, but after that, it is out of sight, out of mind. Trash collection keeps many workers
April 1, 2016
News
Miami Florida Factory Fire
Danger lurks where you least expect it – and one of those places you typically do not expect to find danger is as work. While some lines of work are
March 6, 2016
Blog
Workers Compensation for Delivery Drivers Injured in an Accident
Home delivery meal services are becoming more and more popular these days. Logging onto a website, perusing lists of delicious easy-to-prepare menu items, and having the shipment show up at
March 4, 2016
News
The Dangers Of Ensuring Elevator Safety
Using an elevator is something that many people do on a daily basis without giving it a second thought. We get in, press a button, and take a swift ride
March 1, 2016
Danger In The Workplace
Most people who have used Miami’s airport have likely used the Skytrain to get from one part of South Florida’s largest airport to another. Particularly during heavy travel periods, such
February 29, 2016
Blog
Workplace Injuries – More Than Employees Expect In Exchange For A Hard Day’s Work
At the very least, employees should be able to feel confident that when they go to their workplace they will have a safe environment to work in. They should be
January 7, 2016
A Bad Day at Work
Everyone has a bad day at work every once in awhile, but for the most part we expect to go to the job, do our work, and earn our wages.
December 14, 2015
Florida Appeals Court Reversal of Workers’ Compensation Award
In Edmond v. Avis Budget Group, Inc., a rental car company worker sought workers’ compensation benefits payments after he was hurt at work in Florida. According to the employee, he
December 14, 2015
Can I Be Fired for Filing Workers Compensation in Florida?
One of the reasons many injured workers hesitate before filing Florida workers’ compensation claims is the fear that their employer could lash out, potentially demoting or even firing them for
December 14, 2015
Preexisting Injuries in Workers’ Compensation Case
In Frankel v. Loxahatchee Club, Inc., a 68-year-old Florida man apparently injured his spine while moving a heavy piece of furniture at work. Following the incident, the man’s employer accepted
December 7, 2015
Is Light Duty Work Sheltered Employment?
The question of whether light duty work is considered sheltered employment was raised by Moore v. Servicemaster Commercial Services. In this case, a commercial housekeeper had injured her shoulder at
December 7, 2015
