All Blog Posts Tagged 'workers' (10)

Generally speaking, most of us go off to work every day, do our jobs, and come back home injury-free. The majority of people probably don't even think about the fact that there is always a chance that they may be injured on the job. But, work-related injuries happen in the blink of an eye and, while it's not too late to think about things after the injury occurs, it is better to be prepared. This article outlines the basic procedures to follow in the event of a work-related injury, what your rig… Continue

The following is an expert answer given by Florida work injury lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Subject: Chair broke; I fell, hit my head on concrete floor at part time job in 2004

Question: In Oct. 2004, I was working at my part time job (gas station) as a cashier. While sitting in the old wooden bar chair with a back, the back broke off an

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The following is an expert answer given by Florida job injury lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Subject: Slip And Fall At Work

Question: I had clocked out for lunch and was on my way to my car in the employers parking lot (parking lot is owned and maintained by employer). I slipped on black ice, fell and broke my left hip. I received surgery

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There are several reasons to hire an attorney after a work injury in Florida or any other state:

1. It doesn't cost you anything out of your pocket. The economy is not great, and we all need to cut back on expenses. The last thing most people need is another monthly expense. However, many workers compensation lawyers work on a contingent basis. That means the lawyers only get paid if you settle your claim, and the attorneys fee is a percentage of th

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The following is an expert answer given by Florida work accident compensation lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Subject: Work Claim Help

Question: I was hurt at work. I have slight damage on my back on the disc. It may progress with time and I may have more pain. I will be able to return to work, but I will have slight pain always. If it gets worse, then I can do surgery. If I take a lawyer to make sure I get th

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Most clients that come to South Florida Workers Compensation Lawyers Joseph Maus are having difficulty getting the benefits they deserve from the workers comp insurance company. The clients are looking for an aggressive South Florida Workers Compensation Lawyer to fight for them to help obtain their benefits quickly.

One of the facts about workers compensation is that there is a procedure in Florida Workers Compen

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Worker's Compensation was founded in Wisconsin in 1911 and all 48 then-existing states had a form of worker's comp on their law books by 1948. The system is actually based on a German system started by Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck. He introduced a compulsory state run accident compensation system in 1884 and the program was financed by workers and employers. The U.S. version of Worker's Compensation (originally called Workman's Compensation but changed in the 1970s to a more gender-neutral name)… Continue

Commonly Asked Questions And Facts About Florida's Workers Compensation

1. Is the insurance Company allowed to pick my doctors?

One of the Florida workers compensation facts is that, in most circumstances, the insurance company gets to pick your initial medical provider. If you have been referred by a hospital or workers compensation clinic to a medical specialis

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If you are amongst the unfortunate thousands of individuals injured on the job in Florida every year, you probably already know some of the difficulties you will encounter. Florida’s worker's compensation system provides medical care for injuries suffered on the job, and wage benefits for the time period your workers compensation doctor says you cannot work, but one of the sad facts… Continue

Often people are injured in auto accidents while driving to or from their place of employment. People may also be injured while on a company trip or running errands for the company. We all know that worker's compensation will cover us if we are injured while on the job, but when you are hurt off the premises, are you covered by workers' comp?

You need to know the facts: workers' compensation generally does not cover an employee who is enroute from the office or the hom

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