At this time of year, many workplaces have holiday parties for their employees. While meant to be a fun way to bond and relax, these festivities can and do lead to injuries, even if your event doesn’t descend into a wild party. If you’ve been injured at a holiday party…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2020, the latest year for which data is available, 37,060 American workers in private industry were injured and another 392 died due to workplace violence. Noone thinks they’re unsafe at work, but in reality disgruntled coworkers, colleagues, and even strangers entering your…
It’s an unimaginable nightmare: a loved one goes to work as usual and never comes home. No one expects this to happen, yet a worker is killed by work-related injury every 101 minutes, on average, in this country. Nothing can take away the grief and pain of losing a loved…
The workers’ compensation attorneys at Flaxman Law Group often hear from injured workers who have questions about what is and isn’t covered by workers’ compensation in Florida. In general, if your illness or injury happened because of your work or in the course of your work duties, you should be…
Most workers in Florida are covered by workers’ compensation, a type of no-fault insurance most employers are required to pay. In case of a workplace illness, accident, or injury, this insurance pays important benefits that can help a worker get back on their feet. While the process of applying for…
Liver cancer is a life-threatening condition that has been relatively rare but has been becoming more common in recent years. About 1% of Americans will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Liver cancer can cause nausea, jaundice, fatigue, weight loss, and other symptoms. Over time, it can spread to other parts…
Unfortunately, some workers in Hollywood and across Florida are exposed to dangerous substances on the job. The most serious of these can cause life-threatening conditions, such as cancer. Sino-nasal cancer (also spelled sinonasal cancer) is one of the less-common occupational cancers. If you’re diagnosed with this or any other disease…
Research has shown that “newness” is one of the top factors for workplace injury. Young workers and newly hired employees of any age are at a higher risk of on-the-job accidents and injuries when compared to their more seasoned colleagues. Some studies have suggested that in the first three months…
Industrial jobs create goods through the manufacturing process. This type of employment has people working in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, factories, and other environments where heavy machinery, chemicals, and a busy space can all contribute to serious accidents. Industrial jobs have one of the highest risks of workplace injury in Florida…
Recently, we discussed seasonal job workers’ compensation claims. Today, we want to take a closer look at seasonal job safety tips to keep you safe. Unfortunately, the Hollywood workers’ compensation attorneys at Flaxman Law Group see too many local workers injured through seasonal work. You shouldn’t suffer a serious injury…