Tag Archives: workplace accident
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The only people who are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits are qualified employees. Independent contractors cannot receiver workers’ compensation. However, whether a worker is an employee is controlled not by the classification given by the employer, but by their duties and by the circumstances surrounding that employee’s work. Here are a few of the factors… Read More »
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Preparing to take on a remodeling job at your home? It’s important to understand your potential liability in the event a contractor or subcontractor suffers an injury on the job. There are circumstances in which homeowners could be considered liable in premises liability cases filed by contractors. If you have homeowner’s insurance or only work… Read More »
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A worker sustained serious injuries while working on the second floor of the construction site for the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Laurel Road, located near Interstate 75. A city spokesperson said responders had to use a ladder truck to bring the worker down to safety. The Venice Fire Department responded to the emergency call… Read More »