Accidents can happen anywhere, and unfortunately with many hard-working employees spending so much time on the job, the workplace is a common site of many accidents. Under Florida law, most workers should be covered by workers’ compensation insurance in case of a workplace accident or injury. This no-fault insurance should…
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What Florida Workers’ Comp Benefits Do I Qualify For?
Most employers in Florida are required by law to pay for workers’ compensation coverage for their workers. The idea is that if you’re injured on the job or are diagnosed with a work-related disease in Miami, Hollywood, or anywhere in Florida, workers’ compensation can help you financially while you heal,…
Getting Benefits for a Workplace Injury in Florida
If you’ve been injured at work in Florida, you may be entitled to receive benefits from workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is a type of no-fault insurance that most employers in Florida are expected to pay for their employees. If you’re injured at work or get ill because of your job,…
Making a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Florida
In Florida, workers’ compensation insurance is the law. Most employers are required to pay for this insurance for their employees and face serious fines if they don’t. If you’re injured on the job in Miami, Homestead, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, or in any other community, workers’ comp may pay benefits that…
Common Causes of Workers’ Compensation Cases in Florida
In Florida, most employers are required to carry workers’ comp insurance for their workers, so you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if you get injured on the job or are diagnosed with a work-related illness. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance that provides benefits, including paying for medical…
Common Mistakes That Could Hurt your Workers’ Compensation Claim in Florida
Workers’ compensation is type of insurance, paid for by employers, that provides medical care, wage replacement, and other benefits to workers who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. If you are injured on the job in Florida, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because most workers in the state…
Am I Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Florida?
In Florida, most businesses are required to offer workers’ compensation insurance for workers. Employers should pay for this insurance, so that in the event of a workplace injury or occupation illness, workers can get benefits. The legal team at Flaxman Law Group has worked with many Florida residents who have…
Workers’ Compensation Protects Workers, But You May Still Need an Attorney
Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to provide benefits to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses on the job. The system is designed to provide financial support quickly to workers while also protecting employers from lawsuits. In Florida, the workers’ compensation system is governed by the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act. If…
Workplace Injuries in Florida
Workplace injuries are a concern for employees and employers. Nobody wants to see a worker injured. For employees, an on-the-job injury can mean serious pain and suffering as well as loss of income. Employers can lose valuable talent and may worry about legal consequences. Flaxman Law Group has worked on…
Staying Safe in a Hustle Culture: Avoiding Workplace Injury
At this time of year, many workers are taking on extra shifts, second jobs, temporary jobs, or even gig work. In today’s hustle culture, many people are pursuing multiple streams of income to make ends meet or to get ahead. Whether you’re saving for a big purchase or want to…