Monthly Archives: January 2017
Florida Appellate Court Allows Workers More Options In Workers’ Compensation Disputes
In a win for Florida workers, a three-judge panel of appeals judges ruled that employees who are dissatisfied with the current options to challenge the workers’ compensation system now have another option. Officer Martha Miles and the police union challenged her employer and insurance carrier in a battle to allow her to hire and… Read More »
OSHA Issues Final Beryllium Exposure RulesWCI360 – Workers’ Compensation Institute
A new rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration dramatically lowers workplace exposure to beryllium, a strategically important material that can cause devastating lung diseases. The new beryllium standards for general industry, construction and shipyards will require employers to take additional, practical measures to protect an estimated 62,000 workers from… Read More »
When Florida Boating Results in Injury
The untimely death of Marlin’s pitcher Jose Fernandez and two others in a tragic boating accident in September reminds us of how dangerous boating can be. The particular incident involving Fernandez was predicated by high speeds. Causes of Boating Accidents The statistics are jarring. People go boating to have a good time. But in… Read More »
Amusement Park Accidents
Ferris wheels, hot dogs, salt-water taffy, roller coasters, and the sounds of the surf in the background: Florida’s boardwalk was designed for safe, family fun. Ever since the end of the Civil War, boardwalks have provided a relatively inexpensive place to escape humdrum days spent in the factory, or, more recently, fast paced urban… Read More »