Polk County Legal Blog
Consider these SGA factors to keep from losing your benefits
Receiving disability benefits after your serious work accident may help, but the difference between your payments and what you used to earn may cause you some distress. The doctor says you have not recovered enough physically to go back to your job yet, though. You...
For a successful workers’ comp claim, speed is key
The immediate aftermath of a workplace injury can be quite stressful. You go from being fine one day to suddenly having a plate full of worries: you can’t work, you need to provide for yourself and your family, plus you have to figure out medical care. However, the...
Dangers of working in an Amazon warehouse
Last year, the Center for Investigative Reporting released a troubling study on Amazon warehouses. The organization looked at a representative sample of the massive brand's fulfillment centers and found a rate of serious injuries exceeding 200% of the industry...
Injured on your way to work?
An issue that frequently arises is what happens if an employee is injured on his way to or from work? Does workers’ compensation cover the injured employee? "With regard to injuries that occur off of the employer’s premises while the employee is going to or...
COVID-19 and the workplace: Am I entitled to compensation?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to workers, challenging the legal field to respond to the injuries and damages it has caused. There are several state and federal laws that may apply and may entitle you to compensation. I contracted COVID-19...
My workers’ comp claim was denied. What can I do?
When you are injured at work, you face many unknowns. Who will pay your medical bills? Who will pay your household bills if you can’t work? Will your boss fire you? In most cases, Florida’s workers’ compensation laws protect you from these concerns. But what do you do...
You cannot be threatened or fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim
Workplace injuries are common. Every day, employees in Florida report dozens of on-the-job accidents. In fact, in 2019, the state’s Division of Workers’ Compensation recorded more than 57,000 claims. The law protects these injured workers in many ways. That includes...
Construction site dangers to protect against
Construction workers are responsible for a variety of tasks, many of which put them in harm’s way. Knowledge of the most common construction site dangers can help you adjust your approach to your shift, thus minimizing the risk of an accident. Here are five dangers...
How to prevent a workers’ compensation denial
If you’re injured on the job, it’s natural to have concerns about your health, your ability to work in the future and the impact on your finances. As an employee, there’s a high likelihood that you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. However, there’s a big...
After a workplace injury, can I see any doctor?
Every year, tens of thousands of workers in Florida suffer an injury on the job. Most of these require at least some medical care. If it’s a minor issue, it may just be a couple of doctor’s appointments. Serious injuries might require years of treatment – a cost...