Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Injured By Animals At A Florida Workplace: How Do I Receive Compensation?
Animals pose a real risk to workers in Florida – especially postal and delivery workers. The obvious threat is a dog attack while attempting to deliver letters or parcels. These dogs can be very territorial and aggressive – even if they are calm and friendly among people they know. Too many workers have been… Read More »
Filing A Workers’ Comp Claim For Repetitive Strain Injury In Florida
Also known as a “RSI,” a repetitive strain injury is one of the most common issues people face at Florida workplaces. Although this might seem like a minor injury, it has the potential to affect you for the rest of your life. Treatment can be expensive, and serious cases can prevent you from going… Read More »
Construction Accidents In Florida Are Out Of Control
If you’ve been injured in a Florida construction accident, you already know how dangerous these incidents can be. Despite the existence of federal and state safety requirements, many construction sites are filled with hazards – many of which are completely preventable. Unfortunately, workers across the state put their lives on the line every day… Read More »
How Social Media Can Impact Your Workers’ Compensation Case
Going through the workers’ compensation claims process in Tampa can be complicated, and it can be difficult to know what you should do in order to be eligible for benefits, and what you should avoid doing in order to limit your risk of being denied benefits. One topic that many injured workers do not… Read More »
Tampa Workers Are Becoming Injured In Droves
No one should have to put their life on the line just to earn an honest living. Unfortunately, this is exactly what many Tampa workers find themselves doing. A string of recent workplace injuries has highlighted the many safety hazards at typical workplaces, and many victims have been left in critical condition. The good… Read More »
Filing A Workers’ Comp Claim After An Electric Shock
Many workers in Tampa work with electricity. Many items and systems in the typical Florida workplace are powered by electricity, and some employees are completely unaware of the risks until the unthinkable happens. Electric shocks and electrocution can be life-changing or life-ending for innocent workers who were just trying to earn an honest living…. Read More »
Federal Regulators Crack Down On Amazon Warehouses In Florida
Amazon has faced a number of lawsuits and controversies over the years. Some involve exploding batteries and similarly defective products, while others involve alleged monopolization and anti-trust violations. But among these lawsuits, the ones that seem to have the highest chance of success involve workplace safety violations. It’s no secret that Amazon warehouses across… Read More »
What Should I Do If My Workers’ Comp Claim Was Denied In Tampa?
As an American worker, you might assume that you have certain rights. One of your most important employment rights is the protection from dangerous workplaces. If you do suffer an injury on the job, then the US government still guarantees you compensation. Or do they? What happens when you receive a letter saying that… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation In Tampa: Common Questions And Answers
The workers’ compensation process following a Tampa workplace injury can be complicated, especially if you have never learned about workers’ compensation or how the process works for seeking benefits. Our Tampa workers’ compensation attorneys know how critical it is to have the information you need in order to seek benefits properly, and we want… Read More »
Restaurant Worker Injuries In Florida
Restaurant workers in the Tampa area are exposed to a wide range of hazards on the job. From risks of slips and falls for servers delivering food and drinks to tables to serious laceration and amputation injuries for kitchen workers, restaurants are more dangerous than you might think for employees. In addition, restaurants with… Read More »
