Category Archives: Workplace Injury
“Major Contributing Cause” In Workplace Accidents
The majority of Florida employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance in the event that any of their employees are injured on the job. A specific cause of injury must be put forward when applying for benefits, and it must be shown that the workplace injury was the ‘major contributing cause’ of the… Read More »
Repetitive Stress Injuries At Work
In certain types of jobs, repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are a clear and present threat. Any type of work where one or two motions are repeated constantly can lead to wear and tear on muscles, tendons and ligaments that can be very painful; however, having your RSI covered by workers’ compensation can be very… Read More »
More Workers’ Comp Claims For Retail Workers During Holidays
As the seasons turn, and more people start focusing on the holidays to come, it is important to keep in mind that the holidays are a very busy and even hazardous time for retail workers for a variety of reasons. If you are a retail employee, it is a good idea to be aware… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation & Temporary Workers In Florida
Most of the time, worker’s compensation benefits are granted to regular employees who injure themselves on the job. However, temporary workers, who come from staffing agencies, are also entitled to the same benefits if they sustain a work-related injury. If you are a seasonal or temporary worker who has been injured on the job,… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation For Volunteers
It may seem counterintuitive to think that a volunteer could ever qualify as an employee, going by colloquial meaning of the words. However, in Florida, there are certain circumstances under which a volunteer does qualify as an employee, at least for workers’ compensation purposes, and thus, might possibly be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits… Read More »