Defining Occupational Disease in the Context of Workers' Compensation When discussing Workers' Compensation (WC), many envision the typical, sudden work-related injury. However, occupational diseases, a less obvious but equally significant aspect, also fall under this category. Unlike one-off accidents, these ailments stem from the repetitive nature of certain jobs. For...
Hiring a Florida Workers Comp Attorney: Is It Really Worth It?
You got hurt at work. Sometimes it's a singular injury, sometimes it comes from months/years of repetitive work. Now you need medical attention. There's that ubiquitous poster in the breakroom spelling out your rights but is it really as easy as it sounds? Maybe. But maybe not. And everyone offers...
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND/OR SSDI: CAN YOU GET BOTH?
CAN YOU REALLY HAVE IT BOTH WAYS? The federal-state unemployment insurance program provides cash benefits to eligible workers. While state law determines eligibility for unemployment benefits, generally you must be unemployed through no fault of your own. In most states, you will have to represent that you are able to...