Workers’ compensation is one of the many industries that has been greatly impacted by COVID-19. An influx of workplace illness claims and a decrease in on-the-job injury claims due to the stay-at-home ordnance is just one of the many
There are many important factors to consider when managing a business. Juggling the vast number of components that comprise a good business is no easy task and many employers forget that one of their most important assets is their
There are many workers whose jobs are not able to be remotely done at home during this pandemic, and they continue to work in person. They are deemed essential workers, and that ranges from working in a hospital, to
Before the coronavirus pandemic broke out, injury-based claims vastly outnumbered the amount of disease-based claims. In the recent weeks, however, we have seen numbers adjust and reveal an entirely different story about which type of claims are being filed
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
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
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
Workplace injuries can significantly impact your quality of life, so it is essential that if you incur an injury on-the-job, you receive the best healthcare as quickly as possible for your recovery. What happens if, because of your doctor’s
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
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