{"id":328,"date":"2023-01-06T16:33:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T21:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=328"},"modified":"2023-01-08T16:34:09","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T21:34:09","slug":"facts-about-work-related-car-accidents-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/facts-about-work-related-car-accidents-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts About Work-Related Car Accidents in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

You might assume that some occupations are more dangerous than others, but the risk affects all Florida employees when you realize the number one cause of work-related fatalities in America. Motor vehicle accidents. The<\/span>\u00a0US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(CDC) reports that more than 17,000 employees were killed in on-the-job traffic crashes from 2011 to 2020. The 1,038 workers who died in 2020 represent 22% of all workplace deaths. Plus, many others are injured in vehicle accidents while working, leading to significant losses for entire families.<\/span><\/p>\n

Work-related injuries are typically covered by Florida workers\u2019 comp laws, which are the exclusive remedy for employees hurt on the job. However, the nature of traffic collisions means that you might pursue additional options. There are advantages if you qualify, and a<\/span>\u00a0Miami workplace injury attorney<\/span><\/a>\u00a0can explain them in detail. A few facts are also useful as an overview.<\/span><\/p>\n

Workers\u2019 Comp May NOT Be Your Only Remedy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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You might assume that some occupations are more dangerous than others, but the risk affects all Florida employees when you realize the number one cause of work-related fatalities in America. Motor vehicle accidents. 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