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Do You Have a Workers’ Compensation Claim If You’re Injured at a Workplace Holiday Party?

Published on: December 8, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, many workplaces have holiday parties for their employees. While meant to be a fun way to bond and relax, these festivities can and do lead to injuries, even if your event doesn’t descend into a wild party.

If you’ve been injured at a holiday party instead of in the course of work duties, it may be more challenging to get workers’ compensation, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have options for getting fair financial compensation. To find out more, contact Flaxman Law Group after your injury for a free accident consultation with a member of our family-based legal team. We’ll talk about the specifics of your situation and help you understand whether you could have a claim.

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Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Violence

Published on: December 1, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2020, the latest year for which data is available, 37,060 American workers in private industry were injured and another 392 died due to workplace violence.

Noone thinks they’re unsafe at work, but in reality disgruntled coworkers, colleagues, and even strangers entering your workplace can all pose a threat. If you’ve been injured, you should be focusing on your health and not on the ins and outs of your Hollywood workers’ compensation claim. That’s why we recommend you contact us at Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with a Hollywood workers’ compensation attorney. Let us take on some of the burden of the legal claim so you can focus on yourself.

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Getting Workers’ Compensation When a Loved One is Killed on the Job

Published on: November 29, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

It’s an unimaginable nightmare: a loved one goes to work as usual and never comes home. No one expects this to happen, yet a worker is killed by work-related injury every 101 minutes, on average, in this country.

Nothing can take away the grief and pain of losing a loved one, but talking to a Hollywood workers’ compensation attorney is important to make sure you can take care of yourself and your household. You can always contact the compassionate, family-based team at Flaxman Law Group for a consultation to learn more about your specific situation.

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What Doesn’t Florida Workers’ Compensation Cover?

Published on: November 24, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

The workers’ compensation attorneys at Flaxman Law Group often hear from injured workers who have questions about what is and isn’t covered by workers’ compensation in Florida. In general, if your illness or injury happened because of your work or in the course of your work duties, you should be covered. There are exceptions, of course, which we cover below.

If you’re wondering whether or not your injury or illness is covered, one simple way to find out is to schedule a consultation with a workers’ compensation lawyer at Flaxman Law Group. We can talk about your specific situation so you get the facts you need.

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What Can I Do If My Hollywood Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied?

Published on: November 22, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Most workers in Florida are covered by workers’ compensation, a type of no-fault insurance most employers are required to pay. In case of a workplace illness, accident, or injury, this insurance pays important benefits that can help a worker get back on their feet.

While the process of applying for workers’ compensation is intended to be straightforward, the Hollywood workers’ compensation attorneys at Flaxman Law Group regularly hear from injured workers who are facing challenges. One of the most common situations we hear about is an employee with a legitimate claim who has been denied his or her rightful benefits. We’re here for you as well if your claim is denied. Contact us today for a consultation to discuss what you may be able to do to.

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Liver Cancer as a Workplace Risk in Florida

Published on: November 17, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Liver cancer is a life-threatening condition that has been relatively rare but has been becoming more common in recent years. About 1% of Americans will be diagnosed in their lifetime.

Liver cancer can cause nausea, jaundice, fatigue, weight loss, and other symptoms. Over time, it can spread to other parts of the body and can eventually lead to loss of life for the patient.

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Sino-Nasal Cancer Can Be a Florida Occupational Illness

Published on: November 10, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Unfortunately, some workers in Hollywood and across Florida are exposed to dangerous substances on the job. The most serious of these can cause life-threatening conditions, such as cancer.

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Sino-nasal cancer (also spelled sinonasal cancer) is one of the less-common occupational cancers. If you’re diagnosed with this or any other disease and suspect workplace exposure may have played a part, you might be wondering if you have a claim or whether you qualify for workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to establish a link between workplace cancer and exposure, in part because exposure can happen years or even decades before diagnosis.

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New to a Hollywood Job? Your Risk of Injury is Higher

Published on: November 8, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Research has shown that “newness” is one of the top factors for workplace injury. Young workers and newly hired employees of any age are at a higher risk of on-the-job accidents and injuries when compared to their more seasoned colleagues. Some studies have suggested that in the first three months of a new job, employees are three times more likely to sustain a workplace injury when compared with workers who have been on the job for at least a year.

At our family-oriented law firm, Flaxman Law Group, our father-son attorney team routinely speak with employees injured on the job. These injuries not only cause pain and suffering, but also very real financial worries. New workers sometimes worry about getting their rightful benefits.

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Getting Workers’ Compensation When You Work in Industrial Settings

Published on: November 3, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

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 and across the country. The father-son attorney team at Flaxman Law Group has seen some life-changing injuries sustained by hard-working industrial employees. These cases are often devastating for workers and their families, so if you find yourself in this situation, don’t hesitate to contact Flaxman Law Group for a free, confidential consultation with a Florida workers’ compensation attorney. Our offices in Miami, Hollywood, and Homestead are here to help workers across Southern Florida.

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Seasonal Job Safety Tips to Prevent Hollywood Work Injuries

Published on: November 1, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

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 because you want to earn a little extra for the holidays.

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