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When people think about workplace injuries, they often imagine slips and falls, back strain from heavy lifting, or repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. While these are common, many lesser-known workplace injuries can have severe consequences for employees. These obscure… Read more
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Workers’ compensation represents an insurance plan purchased by employers to cover the financial losses caused by a workplace accident. Every state but Texas operates under some form of a workers’ compensation insurance program that private employers must participate in to help employees recover… Read more
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No one is immune to the demands of a hectic, high-pressure work life. Stress, physical exertion, and long hours behind a desk can take their toll. Of the 157 million people employed in the U.S., 83% report that they suffer from work-related stress. But while some career demands are acceptable,… Read more
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Deron Roberson is a Tampa native and employment lawyer at Morgan & Morgan who represents workers whose rights have been violated in the workplace.Deron represents employees in federal and state employment disputes involving workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, family and… Read more
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Nurses often witness patients going through their worst experiences. During these difficult times, nurses are susceptible to some very rough treatment as the injured party and their concerned family members may raise their voices or say some uncharacteristically harsh things. As a nurse, ensuring… Read more
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With any luck, you’ll never get injured at work. But unfortunately, thousands of people get injured at their workplace every year. Many of these injuries are minor and have minimal impact. But when an injury disables you so badly that you’re temporarily unable to perform your work activities,… Read more
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Although there is no specific deadline for seeing a doctor after a work injury, the sooner you do it, the better. This is because of two main reasons, as discussed below.When you get injured at work, seeking immediate medical attention could be the difference between recovering and suffering long-… Read more
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Yes, you can file a lawsuit, but only if the employer broke the law when they fired you. Generally, you may be able to file a wrongful termination lawsuit against your employer if they fired you for any of the following reasons:Employee RetaliationYour employer cannot fire you for engaging in… Read more
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Florida labor laws cover a wide variety of employment issues, from banning discrimination in the workplace to outlawing several wage theft practices. Residents of the state should note that Florida labor laws sometimes overlap with the statutes enacted at the federal and municipal levels.
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Have you been burned by a chemical found in your workplace? Morgan & Morgan would like to speak to you about your injury and let you know whether you are able to file a lawsuit.Workplace chemical burns are extremely painful, and can cause lasting injuries as severe as burn injuries caused by… Read more
