During this confusing time, it is important to stay in-the-know with how COVID-19 is impacting workers’ safety and rights. The Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group periodically releases updates on how specific industries and states are being impacted by the pandemic. There have recently been
An occupational exposure or on-the-job injury claim covers workers who are exposed to diseases or infections through activities related to their job duties. Oftentimes, this applies to workers who come in contact with dangerous substances or chemicals that can result in a myriad of health
If you have suffered from an injury or illness on-the-job, you know how traumatic the incident is. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a workplace accident is not much better and you may be wondering whether or not you have a valid workers’ compensation claim. In order
Lately, you may be finding yourself with more time on your hands. Now is a great time to reconnect with your family, read that book you’ve been trying to get to, or even file a workers’ compensation claim for an injury or illness you’ve previously
This is an incredibly difficult and unpredictable time in our world. With coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading rapidly, it is still hard to know how we will all be affected both in the short term and long term. While it seems like life is currently on pause, the
A workplace injury can truly be life-altering. Not only does it impact you financially, it can also cause emotional and physical hardships. Oftentimes, a work-related accident can result in the loss of the ability to work for an extended period of time. Even with the
Injuries in the workplace are not uncommon. Often times, they are simply the result of bad luck or being in the wrong place at the wrong time. If this is the case, then why would your employer ask you for a urine sample to run
Did you know that workers’ compensation coverage applies to natural disasters? If a fire, earthquake, hurricane or any other type of disaster results in an employee’s injury, workers’ compensation benefits can apply. Workers’ compensation is designed to protect a worker from any work-related injury or
Surveillance in Workers’ Compensation Cases Although the majority of workers’ compensation claims arise as a result of a serious workplace injury, there are some instances in which fraudulent claims are made in order to unjustly receive benefits. Workers’ compensation carriers argue that it is their duty
If a worker is injured on the job, they should be treated equally and receive the same aid from workers’ compensation benefits. In Florida, there have been undocumented workers who did not receive workers’ comp, and even some have been arrested for being undocumented (even