Workers Compensation

Florida workers' compensation laws recognize overexertion injuries, making it possible for employees to receive benefits for medical treatment, lost wages, and rehabilitation.

The Bunkhouse Rule refers to the idea that workers' compensation should extend to cover employees who are injured while living in employer-provided housing.

While asbestos is a significant concern, it's far from the only toxic substance putting workers at risk for long term health issues.

Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) occur when continuous, repeated movements cause minor but incremental damage to the body's muscles, tendons, ligaments, or nerves.

The no-fault nature of workers' compensation means that, in most cases, employees cannot sue their employers for additional damages. But there is more to the story.

The grueling hours, physical labor, and exposure to hazardous conditions associated with farm work make it one of the most dangerous professions in Florida.

When you're entitled to compensation from a work injury, the last thing you want is to be shortchanged by underpayment of your benefits.

Few occupational hazards are as insidious and widespread as exposure to toxic substances - but you may have legal recourse through workmans' comp.

Repetitive motion injuries arise when an employee repeatedly performs the same motion, causing damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, or nerves.

Florida's diverse employment landscape means nearly every instance of workplace injury is unique, confusing injured parties on their best course of action.