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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 »
Compensation for Permanent Total Disability
Permanent total disability (PTD) resulting from a workplace injury is a devastating diagnosis. If you are faced with the physical, emotional, and mental demands of such a finding, don’t let the legal maneuvering associated with your compensation package weigh on you as well. Contact our experienced workers’ compensation lawyers in Tampa for thorough, effective,… Read More »
Courts Revise Workers’ Compensation Limits: Westphal vs. City of St. Petersburg
Have you experienced a work-place injury and qualified for temporary total disability (TTD) with workers’ compensation? Are you nearing the statutory limitation of 104 weeks for collection of benefits? If so, it is possible that you have more benefits coming your way than you may realize. The experienced workers’ compensation lawyers at our law… Read More »
Hypertension: a Compensable Condition
The silent killer: hypertension. So named due to its apparently asymptomatic stealth, high blood pressure does the dirty work that may lead to an enlarged or weakened heart. Other complications can include aneurysms, the narrowing of blood vessels, and the rupturing of blood vessels. Each of these physical events has the potential for even… Read More »
Workplace Injury: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Are your hands involved in repetitive activities at work, such as keyboarding, construction work, power tool usage, assembly line work, or the playing of a musical instrument? Have those activities contributed to a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome? If so, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation to deal with medical and rehabilitation costs,… Read More »
Social Security Disability Claim Rejection Not Uncommon
Are you unable to be gainfully employed due to a disability? Has the Social Security Administration denied your application for Disability Payment? Startlingly, only 26.8 percent of disability applications are approved in Florida, making the arduous application process seem even more dismal. If you find yourself amid the crowd of rejected applicants and feel… Read More »
Personal Injury Due to Hazardous Materials: More than Just a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Working with hazardous materials is dangerous work. That is precisely why the government issues strict facility standards related to safety and emergency preparedness. If you believe you have been exposed to dangerous chemicals in the course of your work, and particularly if you believe the exposure was the result of negligence on the part… Read More »
Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers: Special Rules Under Workers’ Compensation Law
Are you a law enforcement officer or firefighter who has become disabled due to a heart condition, hypertension, or tuberculosis? If so, you are in a specially designated class of protected worker, and you may be eligible for long-term workers’ compensation benefits under Florida Statute 112.18. Understand your rights when it comes to workers’… Read More »
