2018 Construction Industry Summary

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation has published a new data summary report, the first in a series of reports. The purpose of this and future publications is to provide insight into the unique aspects of the Florida’s workers’ compensation system.

The report may be found at the following link. 2018 Construction Industry Summary

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