Workers' Compensation

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | March 4, 2025 | Workers' Compensation

Florida requires most employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Workers who are injured on the job can receive workers’ comp benefits. However, workers’ compensation laws exempt some businesses from the requirement. If your employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance, talk with a lawyer to determine if your employer is exempt. Overview… read more

Mark Roman | February 11, 2025 | Workers' Compensation

Getting hurt in an accident can turn your world upside down, especially if it costs you your job. Losing your job after an accident is stressful, but knowing your rights can help you figure out what to do next. In this blog, we’ll explain what happens if an accident or injury causes you to lose… read more

Mark Roman | February 6, 2025 | Workers' Compensation

If you’re injured on the job in Florida, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. By law, most employers in the state must carry this insurance, which helps pay for your medical expenses and part of your lost wages if you’re unable to work because of your injury.  Still, many people aren’t fully aware… read more

John C. Austin | November 21, 2024 | Workers' Compensation

If you were recently injured on the job, you may be considering filing a workers’ compensation claim and whether you need a workers’ comp lawyer. Knowing what a workers’ compensation lawyer does is critical to moving forward with your case.  Workers’ compensation laws are complex and intimidating. It is difficult to focus on your recovery… read more

John C. Austin | January 30, 2024 | Workers' Compensation

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 5,486 workers were killed on the job in 2022. While serious workplace accidents can occur in any industry, a small number of jobs account for a disproportionate number of these fatal accidents.  Here are the eight most dangerous occupations in the United States based on the… read more

John C. Austin | March 14, 2022 | Workers' Compensation

Every state has its own workers’ compensation system, and Florida is no exception. If you work in Clearwater, you might find yourself with a workers’ compensation claim after an injury or an occupational illness. Should you hire a lawyer to represent you in the hopes of securing a better deal? The answer is usually “yes”… read more