Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Can I Get Fired For Collecting Workers’ Compensation?
When a person is injured on the job in Florida, they will – most of the time – be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits while away from your job. Your employer is not required to ‘hold’ your job while you are out, but many will have it ready and waiting for you when… Read More »
Are Injuries Sustained While “Going Or Coming” Compensable?
In general, it can be said that Florida’s workers’ compensation law covers any employee injured while acting within the “course and scope” of their employment, meaning that they were involved in some kind of action that furthers their employer’s business. However, this does create some gray areas, most notably accidents that happen while a… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation For Heat-Related Illnesses?
Florida’s average temperature in June, July and August hovers right around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 27 degrees Celsius), and if a person works primarily outdoors, there is a very real risk of heat-related illnesses without employer intervention. While far too many workers try to shrug off conditions like dehydration or heat cramps, these are… Read More »
Protective Equipment & Workers’ Compensation In Florida
A major component of keeping workers safe on the job is personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly in certain industries where one’s safety is routinely at risk. In most cases, the use of PPE drastically lowers one’s chances of being injured at work – but if you do get hurt on the job, its presence… Read More »
Misclassification Denies Workers Benefits
One of the most important benefits granted to employees in Florida is the right to collect workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured on the job. While they must sacrifice their ability to file suit against their employer (in most cases) in order to receive those benefits, they can still be a life-saver for… Read More »
“Attendant Care” After A Work Injury
If you are injured at work and qualify for ‘attendant care’ benefits, it means that you may be able to have a person ‘attend’ you and help you with tasks you may no longer be able to do – for example, bathing or dressing oneself. What many do not realize, however, is that if… Read More »
What Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Intended To Cover?
Most, though not all, employers in Florida are required to carry workers’ compensation coverage. However, many workers who are injured on the job tend to be confused about exactly what these benefits are intended to cover – from medical expenses to lost wages. If you have been recently injured at work, and qualify for… Read More »
“Misconduct” Can Jeopardize Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If their application is approved, Florida’s workers’ compensation system allows an injured employee to potentially receive two types of benefits: medical care at little to no cost, and compensation for lost wages (for example, Temporary Total or Partial Disability status). However, if the injured worker later loses their job due to “misconduct,” they may… Read More »
What If I Am Not Eligible For Workers’ Compensation?
Most workers in the state of Florida are covered under their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, which means that if they are injured on the job, their medical bills will be covered instead of making the worker pay out of pocket. However, some workers are not eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits – if you… Read More »
Appealing A Florida Workers’ Compensation Denial
Work injuries are a fact of life for many Florida workers, particularly those employed in dangerous industries. When an injury happens, though, many rest easy because they have workers’ compensation coverage, which will cover their medical bills while they recover. If an injured worker’s claim is denied, however, it can be catastrophic, particularly if… Read More »