Monthly Archives: June 2023
Florida Employers Without Workers’ Compensation Insurance
It is common knowledge for most Florida workers that if they are injured on the job, they can file a workers’ compensation claim with their employer’s insurer, and receive benefits. However, some employers are not legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and some will unlawfully try to operate without it. If you are… Read More »
Florida Motorcycle Accidents
Florida is a motorcycle state. It consistently ranks in the top 5 for the number of motorcycles registered per state, and they are a constant feature on state roads, regardless of the weather. However, accidents involving motorcycles are sadly common as well – data from Ride Smart Florida estimates a disproportionate number of motorcycle… Read More »
Florida Slip-And-Fall Accidents Seriously Harm Elderly Plaintiffs
Anyone can slip and fall at some point in their life, but falls are much more serious for certain age groups. For example, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that approximately 1 in 4 elderly people fall each year, and of that amount, 1 in every 5 sustains a severe head injury. Because… Read More »
Common Misconceptions About Florida Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation law is a deceptively difficult area of the legal profession, but it is an important one because in most cases, filing a workers’ compensation claim is an injured worker’s only option. If you are injured on the job, it can be all too easy to get confused at the rules and requirements,… Read More »