Workplace Illness & Injury Archives - Page 3 of 5

21Apr

Is My Injury Covered by Workers Comp?

Not all injuries are eligible for workers compensation payments

Have you been asking yourself, “Is my injury covered by workers comp?” Here are four instances that would make you unqualified to receive benefits.

If you’ve been injured at work, you probably have several concerns. And one of your most pressing questions is probably, “Is my injury covered by workers comp?”.

The workers comp process is a long and complicated one that is best understood with experience. Luckily, the Law Office of Brian D. Tadros, P.A. has a lot of experience with workers comp cases. Read more

Brian Tadros

April 21, 2020

30Mar

5 Mistakes To Avoid After an Injury at Work

Your worker’s comp claim should never be taken lightly

Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid after an injury at work.

An accidental misstep near a large gap. A dangling light everyone thought would never fall. The creaky elevator that always pulled through…until it didn’t.

These and other safety risks can lead to a serious injury at work. And when that occurs, you’re entitled to certain benefits. The problem is, injured workers often make mistakes that can jeopardize their workers’ comp claims or even cause them more injury in the long run.

Hidden Injury Risks at the Office: An Office Safety Guide

It isn’t only construction workers that can suffer a workplace injury.

Learn about the most common injury risks that threaten office safety.

When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, many are under the impression that, because they work in an office rather than a construction site, they are removed from danger.

Although most office environments lack the heavy machinery and sharp tools that can make a builder’s job site so hazardous, office injuries are actually quite common.

Keep reading for some of the most common injuries that threaten office safety. Read more

Brian Tadros

March 21, 2020

8Feb

I Was Injured at Work, What Are My Rights?

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.

Staffing Agencies Key In Temporary Workers Safety

Temporary workers need to stay safe, too

The holidays are a key time for retailers and other businesses — such as delivery companies — to employ temporary workers. Sure, these employees may be new on the job and require quicker training in order to serve hordes of holiday shoppers as soon as possible. But these seasonal employees are still entitled to compensation if injured at work, as is a permanent worker.

That’s where staffing agencies come in. Read more

Brian Tadros

December 23, 2019

27Aug

Job Safety Rules For Teens

School is back in session in Florida. Teenagers who have worked summer jobs — hopefully without any injuries requiring a workers’ compensation case of any kind — are back in the classrooms, others are still working part time after school. Responsible employers know that there are special job safety rules for teens.

There are specific rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when it comes to work in industries like construction, restaurants and grocery stores for teenagers. The rules are there to keep teens safe while at work. Under the rules, some tasks are completely prohibited altogether.

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Category: Workplace Illness & Injury

Is My Injury Covered by Workers Comp?

Not all injuries are eligible for workers compensation payments

5 Mistakes To Avoid After an Injury at Work

Your worker’s comp claim should never be taken lightly

Hidden Injury Risks at the Office: An Office Safety Guide

It isn’t only construction workers that can suffer a workplace injury.

I Was Injured at Work, What Are My Rights?

Staffing Agencies Key In Temporary Workers Safety

Job Safety Rules For Teens

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