Given that Florida is one of the southernmost states in the country, most people aren't surprised to learn that there are undocumented workers in the state of Florida performing jobs for major businesses. Quite a few companies will look the other way when hiring...
workers’ compensation
Warehouses: dangers and how to avoid them
Warehouses are among the top hazardous workplaces. Employers are in part responsible for creating a safe work environment for their workers, but as an employee, it’s best to know the potential risks of your workplace and how to keep yourself safe. Large machinery –...
Yes, office employees are also prone to serious work injuries
It isn’t just the jobs that require physical labor that can be hazardous to your safety. If you work in an office, you are still at risk of sustaining severe and debilitating injuries. Under Florida workers’ compensation laws, you may be eligible to pursue...
Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A., named one of the top workers’ comp law firms in Tampa
Our firm was recently named one of the top 19 workers' compensation law firms in the Tampa area by Expertise.com. We are honored to be recognized as a leading local firm in this important area of practice. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our clients, who are the...
Does your Florida employer carry workers’ compensation insurance?
Insurance is often something people don't think about very much until they need its protection. That is surely the case for workers' compensation insurance, which is a form of insurance your employer should carry on your behalf. Most people assume that the company...
How does technology increase the safety of loading docks?
When you work on a loading dock, you don’t waste time. Forklifts zoom around the loading dock floor, unloading trucks and organizing delivered goods. With all this action of moving parts, you are at risk for a workplace injury. But technology has slowly caught up to...
3 Safety tips for nurses on the job
Your job can be exhausting and demanding, from long shifts to stressful situations. But if you suffer an injury while you’re at work, you won’t be able to care for your patients to the best of your ability. You may not even be able to work at all. In 2016, there were...
Using sick or vacation to cover workers’ comp time off
Here is the question: Can my Employer make me use my sick or vacation pay when I miss time for workers' compensation? Employers often offer vacation or holiday pay as well as some form of sick pay. Sometimes, the employer lumps all of these forms of benefits into one...
How to deal with retaliation after filing a workers’ comp claim
We often hear these sentiments and questions: After filing a workers' compensation claim, my employer is treating me so badly that I want to quit. Can I quit my job without it impacting my case? All too often, we find that employers either directly or indirectly...
Are mental or nervous injuries compensable under Florida workers compensation?
As with many areas of the law, the answer is sometimes. If the mental or nervous injury is in any way connects to an actual physical injury that occurred during the course and scope of employment. However, if you are a First Responder under Florida Statutes then the...