What if my employer does not provide the necessary safety equipment to protect me from injury?

If your employer does not provide the necessary safety equipment to protect you from injury while working in Florida, you may qualify for compensation for any resulting injuries under the state’s maritime injury law. If you are a qualifying “seaman” under the Jones Act, you may be able to recover damages from your employer if you can prove that they negligently failed to provide a safe working environment. Additionally, you may be able to recover damages from your employer if they violated “safety statutes”, which are laws that require employers to provide safe working conditions and equipment. This includes items such as personal protective equipment, hand and arm protection, safety eyewear, and anything else that would help reduce the risk of injury that is associated with your job. Under maritime injury law in Florida, you may also be able to collect compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. To qualify for this compensation, you must prove that your injury was caused by the lack of safety equipment provided by your employer. If you believe your injury was a result of not having the necessary safety equipment, it is important to document your injury and contact a maritime injury lawyer as soon as possible in order to determine if you qualify for compensation under Florida’s maritime injury law.

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