Category: Workers’ Compensation

If you have been injured in a work related accident, you probably have several questions. The most important of which is, “What does workers comp cover?”

No matter how diligent you might be about preventing workplace accidents, they sometimes happen anyway. You rarely get a warning that your lifestyle and physical condition are about to drastically change. When you do get hurt, you may be left with dozens of questions about the workers’ comp process.

Aside from missing out on your regular paychecks, you might be facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills and possibly the loss of your livelihood. It is important to understand what workers’ compensation benefits you have so you can prepare for the future. Read more

Car accidents happen…Even At Work.

Can you collect workers comp for an auto accident?

There are a lot of ways to get injured at work: a forgotten hard hat, an unsecured rug, or even overexertion. But one of the most overlooked causes of workplace injuries is something millions of Floridians do every day—driving.

In 2024, Florida saw more than 160,000 crashes that caused injury to drivers and their passengers. And while most people know the steps to take after a crash, few realize how different things become when that accident happens while you’re working.

So when does Florida’s workers’ compensation system cover a work-related car accident, and what should you do next if you’re injured on the job?

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It’s difficult to focus on recovery when your job is in jeopardy.

In this article, we answer the question, “What happens if I get fired while on workers comp?”

Many injured employees find themselves unable to complete their regular job duties. As a result, they are either put to work in a different capacity or forced to stay home until they have recovered.

But if this has happened to you, you know that sitting at home watching daytime television is not always the paradise it’s cracked up to be. Mounting bills, difficulty getting around, and a heavy dose of stress may even have you itching to get back to work again.

In fact, you may be very busy asking yourself, “Am I going to be fired for this?”

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