Industrial jobs create goods through the manufacturing process. This type of employment has people working in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, factories, and other environments where heavy machinery, chemicals, and a busy space can all contribute to serious accidents. Industrial jobs have one of the highest risks of workplace injury in Florida…
Recently, we discussed seasonal job workers’ compensation claims. Today, we want to take a closer look at seasonal job safety tips to keep you safe. Unfortunately, the Hollywood workers’ compensation attorneys at Flaxman Law Group see too many local workers injured through seasonal work. You shouldn’t suffer a serious injury…
Restaurants are busy places, where injuries can easily happen. For employees in the industry, workers’ compensation insurance is an important protection, offering crucial benefits to workers injured on the job. Unfortunately, the injuries sustained in kitchens can be quite severe and the legal team at Flaxman Law Group has worked…
At this time of year, many hard-working employees in Hollywood and across Florida are looking for seasonal jobs, temp work, and side gigs to earn extra money for the holiday season. If that’s you, you should know that seasonal jobs come with their unique hazards, and you may qualify for…
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. While its causes are complex, some cases of leukemia have been linked to work exposures to chemicals and toxins. If you’ve been diagnosed with leukemia, you might not know whether your case is work-related or not, but…
Fields such as design, writing, and the arts are all creative jobs that add to the culture of Florida. While these jobs may not have the same injury rates as industrial work, serious and even life-threatening injuries do occur for creative workers. When they do, many creative workers are eligible…
The beauty industry is known for its creativity, from hair styling to nail art and skincare. Behind the glamour, however, lie unique challenges and job injuries for beauty professionals. Flaxman Law Group has offices in Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood so we can serve the entire South Florida community. If you’re…
Private care jobs offer essential services to individuals in need, ranging from elderly care to childcare and beyond. While these professions are centered around compassion, they also expose employees to on-the-job injuries. The father-son attorney team at the family-based law firm of Flaxman Law Group work closely with workers who…
With so many people working from home, the lines between the workplace and the comfort of our homes can blur. One of the challenges of this happens if you sustain an on-the-job injury. If you work from your Florida home and are injured, you may face more challenges than traditional…
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetimes. This cancer is often associated with excessive sun exposure, and Florida’s climate can put many outdoor workers at risk. The Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood offices of Flaxman Law Group have worked with…