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Serious Risks of Extreme Heat in the WorkplaceWorking in extreme heat conditions poses serious risks. Heat-related illnesses can lead to severe consequences, such as hospitalization or even fatal...

Workers' compensation is a vital part of the workplace safety net, providing financial and medical benefits to employees who are injured on the job. Yet, a common question among workers is: what...

Workers' compensation laws can be complex, and understanding them is crucial. Despite this complexity, most workers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that in many cases, benefits are available...

It's a question many workers have when they're considering their rights after suffering a workplace injury: can you be fired for filing a workers' compensation claim? The short answer is no, you...

The Quick Guide to Workers' Compensation ReportingExperiencing a workplace injury or illness can be a confusing and stressful time. One crucial step that often gets overlooked is properly reporting...

Understanding workers' compensation is an essential benefit for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses at work. This knowledge can empower workers to navigate their options more effectively,...

Evolving Trends in Workers' CompensationOver the last few years, the workers’ compensation system has undergone significant changes that impact both employers and employees. The National Academy of...

The winter holidays are a time for relaxation and gathering together with friends and loved ones. Unfortunately, for some people, injuries put a damper on the holiday mood. While workplace injuries...

Accidents are common, unfortunately, on construction sites in Orlando and throughout the state. Construction workers suffer more fatal injuries in Florida...

At Van Dingenen Law our legal practice is focused entirely on helping workers who have suffered a workplace injury or illness. For many of our clients, their injury or illness prevents them from...

If you are injured while working, you have a right to seek workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and wages. Many workers’ compensation cases are straightforward – if you are...

Ideally, when you file for  workers’ compensation , your...

Some jobs are accompanied by inherent dangers, like a security guard whose job is to patrol or watch a property and intercept any criminal wrongdoers who might be there. If you work as a security...

Workers’ compensation  can provide you with plenty of useful...

Halloween will be here soon, and with it, the official start of the holiday season. Employers of all sorts will start hiring seasonal workers to complete tasks that only need done for a short while...

Florida is one of the worst-hit states during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 3.5 million cases have been confirmed in the state, as well as 50,000 deaths. First responders have felt...

The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation has recently reported that the number of COVID-related  workers’ comp filings  dropped...

How long after a workplace accident do you have to report it to your employer if you’re employed in Florida? The state’s laws regarding...

Florida is world-famous for its theme parks that provide entertainment for the whole family. With COVID-19 vaccinations proving safe and effective, and approximately 40% of the American population...

Remote work – or telework – has always been a pretty big thing in Florida, even before the ongoing coronavirus pandemic sent all sorts of workers into their homes. It is estimated that about 6% of...

A repetitive stress injury (RSI) is an injury caused by completing the same motion over and over, usually across an extended period. While an RSI might not seem as painful or problematic as an...

In a  previous blog entry , we reported that Publix was being sued by the family of a worker who died from COVID-19. The worker, Gerardo...

The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has recently reported that Florida is among the states with the most COVID-19 workers’ compensation filings. Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, and...

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) considers the construction industry as one of the most dangerous in the country due to the inherently high risk of on-the-job injuries....

A 70-year-old Miami Beach man working for a Publix deli in the area died from COVID-19 complications in April. His surviving family is now suing the grocery chain for negligence, alleging that he...

Do you know the details of your  workers’ compensation coverage...

The average  workers’ compensation insurance policy  can...

Your Employer Cannot Retaliate Against You If you’ve been injured on the job and are experiencing challenges with filing your...

Who Is Exempt From Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Florida? The state of Florida has specific laws regarding which employers must carry...

Many people are under the assumption that they cannot be fired while they are on  workers’ compensation . Unfortunately, this is not the...

The  workers’ compensation  system provides benefits to...

Following a work injury,  workers’ compensation  benefits cover employees’ medical bills, lost wages, and some other expenses. If you were...

Does your office have a strong smell to it when it is humid outside? Have you noticed strange discolorations on the walls and ceilings of your workplace? Have people around your job been getting...

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While certain occupations are unavoidably riskier than others, all workers have the potential of sustaining an accident or injury, especially if working under unsafe conditions. No matter how...

Over the course of your employment, you may suffer from a wide range of painful injuries on the job. When that happens, you’re entitled to  workers’ compensation...

How Long Can You Be On Workers Comp in Florida Workers’ compensation benefits...

Workers Compensation Benefits After Termination In Florida, an injured worker is entitled to continue receiving medical benefits even after being terminated...

While Florida isn’t a stranger to warm winters and hot, humid summers, it’s important to remember that prolonged exposure to heat and humidity can lead to serious illnesses and tragic fatalities....

When you’ve been injured on the job, you could be eligible for workers’ compensation, which allows you to cover the cost of treating your serious and painful injuries. However, many people don’t...

One of the most common questions our firm gets asked is whether an injured worker (“IW”) is able to bring a separate negligence action against the employer....