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 because you want to earn a little extra for the holidays.
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Restaurant Jobs and Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Florida
Restaurants are busy places, where injuries can easily happen. For employees in the industry, workers’ compensation insurance is an important protection, offering crucial benefits to workers injured on the job.
Unfortunately, the injuries sustained in kitchens can be quite severe and the legal team at Flaxman Law Group has worked with injured workers who have had trouble getting their rightful benefits before contacting us. The family-based law firm of Flaxman Law Group is part of the Hollywood, Miami, and Homestead communities. We not only go to restaurants in the area, but we work to protect the employees who make these establishments run. If you’ve been injured on the job or have fallen sick because of your workplace and are worried about getting workers’ compensation benefits, contact our team for a free accident consultation with a Hollywood workers’ compensation lawyer.
Seasonal Jobs and Workers’ Compensation in Florida
At this time of year, many hard-working employees in Hollywood and across Florida are looking for seasonal jobs, temp work, and side gigs to earn extra money for the holiday season. If that’s you, you should know that seasonal jobs come with their unique hazards, and you may qualify for workers’ compensation if you sustain a workplace injury.
It’s not always clear whether you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, which is why the father-son attorney team at Flaxman Law Group invite you to contact our law offices for a free accident consultation. It’s your chance to get answers, with no cost and no obligation, if you’ve been injured.
Seeking Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Florida After a Work-Related Leukemia Diagnosis
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. While its causes are complex, some cases of leukemia have been linked to work exposures to chemicals and toxins.
If you’ve been diagnosed with leukemia, you might not know whether your case is work-related or not, but seeking compensation and benefits can be crucial to help you pay the bills and treatment costs. For this reason, if you’ve been diagnosed we encourage you contact Flaxman Law Group. We’re a family-based law firm with offices in Hollywood, Miami, and Homestead. In a free accident consultation with a Hollywood workers’ compensation attorney, our legal team can explore your options and help you understand whether you have a claim.
Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation if I Have a Creative Job in Florida?
Fields such as design, writing, and the arts are all creative jobs that add to the culture of Florida. While these jobs may not have the same injury rates as industrial work, serious and even life-threatening injuries do occur for creative workers. When they do, many creative workers are eligible for workers’ compensation.
These workers do face some additional challenges when seeking benefits, however, which is why you might want to contact Flaxman Law Group if you’re injured on the job. We can offer a free, no obligation case consultation in our Homestead, Hollywood, or Miami offices. A member of our family-based law firm may even be able to visit you if you’re to injured to travel to us.
Workplace Injuries Are Common in the Florida Beauty Industry
The beauty industry is known for its creativity, from hair styling to nail art and skincare. Behind the glamour, however, lie unique challenges and job injuries for beauty professionals.
Flaxman Law Group has offices in Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood so we can serve the entire South Florida community. If you’re injured on the job, find out the facts about your rights before you sign any paperwork or make any decisions about what to do next. Our compassionate father-son attorney team believes everyone deserves a legal opinion, which is why our consultations are free and come with no obligation. Been injured on the job? Reach out to Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation with a Florida workers’ compensation attorney.
On-the-Job Injuries in Private Care Jobs in Florida
Private care jobs offer essential services to individuals in need, ranging from elderly care to childcare and beyond. While these professions are centered around compassion, they also expose employees to on-the-job injuries.
The father-son attorney team at the family-based law firm of Flaxman Law Group work closely with workers who are injured on the job. So far, we’ve helped recover over $100 million on behalf of individuals who have been injured across South Florida. If you’re injured on the job, don’t hesitate to call us to claim your free accident consultation with a Hollywood workers’ compensation lawyer.
On-the-Job Injuries in Your Florida Home and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
With so many people working from home, the lines between the workplace and the comfort of our homes can blur. One of the challenges of this happens if you sustain an on-the-job injury. If you work from your Florida home and are injured, you may face more challenges than traditional workers in getting your rightful workers’ compensation benefits.
At Flaxman Law Group, we recognize the importance of protecting remote workers in Florida. It’s one reason why we offer free, no obligation and no risk consultations to any worker who is injured. If you’re a telecommuting worker and are injured or diagnosed with an occupational illness, contact Flaxman Law Group for a no-cost, no obligation case consultation with a workers’ compensation lawyer in our Miami, Hollywood, or Homestead offices.
Can Skin Cancer Be Considered a Workplace Illness in Florida?
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetimes. This cancer is often associated with excessive sun exposure, and Florida’s climate can put many outdoor workers at risk.
The Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood offices of Flaxman Law Group have worked with many workers who have developed occupational illnesses. Unfortunately, not many employees realize that their sun cancer diagnosis may be related to their work. Even those that do feel they have a claim often face a battle when seeking their rightful compensation.
Navigating On-the-Job Injuries in Florida’s Farm Sector
Florida’s favorable climate make it a hub for agricultural activities, with the farm sector employing workers across the state. These workers face many hazards on the job and many turn to Flaxman Law Group if they’re injured at work or face a work-related illness. If you’ve been injured at work, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney at our offices in Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood, so you can talk about whether you qualify for benefits.