Some workplace injuries, such as broken bones, happen in an instant. Others, such as repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), can develop so slowly that you might not realize you’ve been injured or that you might have a workers’ compensation claim. No matter what kind of job injury you’ve suffered, you can…
Frontline workers are the critical employees who most often directly help others. They include firefighters, paramedics, utility workers, and others who work so the rest of us have access to essential services. Unfortunately, the nature of their duties often exposes them to occupational hazards that can lead to injuries or…
Employers have a duty to their workers. They’re expected to provide employees with the resources needed for the job and to pay on time and in full. Employers are also expected to provide a secure environment for their employees. Insufficient security can cause significant harm, ranging from slip-and-fall accidents to…
Office workers in Hollywood and across Florida play a crucial role in keeping businesses running. Unfortunately, the office environment is not immune to accidents and injuries. If you’re an office worker in Hollywood and find yourself injured on the job, you may be wondering about your rights and whether you…
When you head out shopping in Hollywood, FL, you expect to find bargains, not end up in the hospital. Unfortunately, each year people are seriously injured in stores and store parking lots. If you find yourself injured on a store premises, it’s natural to wonder if you have a premises…
When we think of workplace injuries in Miami, Hollywood, and across Florida we may picture a worker injured by a fall or crushed by machinery. While these injuries do happen, in 2022 the Surgeon General announced that mental health issues, especially those caused by toxic workplaces, are among the top…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into the workplace, where it’s being used to automate processes, gather more data for decision-making, and help workers be more productive. A number of accidents and injuries, however, also have some workers asking about safety. If you’ve been injured in the workplace because…
About two-thirds of Florida households rent their homes, and this usually means they expect their landlords to properly maintain the premises. When a property owner fails to do this and a fire breaks out, the consequences can be devastating. If this has happened to you, you should know that you…
The size of a big rig can create disaster in a Hollywood trucking accident. Not only is the force of the accident serious enough to cause additional crashes, but the impact itself can cause more serious injuries than typical car collisions. If you’ve been in a Hollywood trucking collision, especially…
Unfortunately, abuse is a big problem in our society. According to the CDC, one in seven children have experienced abuse or neglect in the past year and one in four women and one in seven men experience domestic violence during their lifetime. In addition, one in ten seniors will experience…