Eye injuries are more common in Miami Beach and Florida workplaces than many people believe. These injuries can be caused by violence, debris, sparks, heavy machinery, or simple accidents in office. They can also be caused by falls and facial injuries caused by direct impact. A workplace injury that affects…
If you have a home office and do some of your work at home or run a business out of your home, keep in mind that there are some unique legal issues and premises liability issues surrounding your workplace. You may need more insurance to protect yourself from a lawsuit,…
Unfortunately, many people go to work each day and never return because they are seriously injured while working. According to safety experts at the American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations, many fatal and serious workplace accidents in Homestead and across the country are preventable. April 28 is…
Workplace injuries in Homestead are unfortunately all too common. If you are injured at a traditional job, you are usually covered by workers’ compensation coverage. In addition, you may have a civil claim against the employer if the company was negligent in providing you with a safe workplace. Increasingly, however,…
Health care workers face many job-related injuries in Homestead and across Florida, but nurses are among the workers that seem to suffer the most. Nurses report about 35,000 back injuries and other serious injuries each year, according to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This group of…
A long work week or a long work day can mean a lot of stress, as can deadlines, disagreements with coworkers, or an overbearing boss. While stress can seem like part of almost any job in Hialeah or Florida, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, there’s more reason than…
Workplace injury in Homestead and other Florida cities is unfortunately all too common. Although many of us associate workplace and job injuries with high risk occupation such as construction, factory work, and police work, every worker in Florida is at risk. This is truly a type of injury that does…
Many people dream of going into business for themselves. Today, telecommuting, flex work arrangements, and self-employment are becoming more popular types of work. While being your own boss can allow you to embrace more freedom, it does not mean that you don’t have to worry about workplace safety. Workplace injury…
Personal injury and unexpected medical costs are the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in this country. Being seriously injured can cause you to lose time at work and can lead to large medical bills. A serious injury can also be difficult to plan for. You can sustain a work injury…
Florida’s workers’ compensation law is about 80 years old and has garnered controversy for years. The law is meant to help employees who are injured in work-related accidents in Miami and in other cities. The idea behind the law is that in case of a workplace accident or construction site…