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Have you been injured on the job? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported in 2018.

Unfortunately, it’s likely that many more occurred but weren’t reported. Many people don’t inform their employers of workplace injuries or file for worker’s compensation benefits because they’re afraid of losing their jobs.

This begs the question: Can you be terminated while on workers’ comp? Stick with us as we explore the answer. Read more

If you’ve suffered from a major injury or even something like carpal tunnel syndrome, you may be asking yourself, “I was injured at work, what are my rights?”

There’s a reason this question is so important.

The average payout for workers’ compensation claims ranges from $30,000 to $100,000. If you’re injured on the job and you don’t understand how to get what’s legally owed to you, you could miss out on the benefits you deserve.

Workers’ compensation laws generally vary from state to state. Following are the most important rights that injured workers have in the state of Florida.

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Many employees rely on workers’ comp to provide them with assistance in the event they are hurt at work. While some injuries are relatively simple with no long-term side effects, others take years to recover from (if at all).

So how can you be sure that you will receive workers’ comp benefits long enough to fully recover from your injuries? How long does workers’ comp last?

At The Law Office of Brian D. Tadros, it’s important to us that all injured workers are given accurate information regarding their workers’ compensation claim so they can make educated decisions.

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