Recent Blog Posts
Misclassification Denies Workers Benefits
One of the most important benefits granted to employees in Florida is the right to collect workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured on the job. While they must sacrifice their ability to file suit against their employer (in most cases) in order to receive those benefits, they can still be a life-saver for… Read More »
Soft Tissue Injuries In Auto Accidents
There are many different types of injuries a person can sustain in an auto accident, particularly if the crash was serious. Everything from traumatic brain injuries to cuts and bruises may happen, but one type of injury that is not often discussed is known as a soft tissue injury. These can be particularly difficult… Read More »
“Attendant Care” After A Work Injury
If you are injured at work and qualify for ‘attendant care’ benefits, it means that you may be able to have a person ‘attend’ you and help you with tasks you may no longer be able to do – for example, bathing or dressing oneself. What many do not realize, however, is that if… Read More »
What Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Intended To Cover?
Most, though not all, employers in Florida are required to carry workers’ compensation coverage. However, many workers who are injured on the job tend to be confused about exactly what these benefits are intended to cover – from medical expenses to lost wages. If you have been recently injured at work, and qualify for… Read More »
Are Golf Carts “Dangerous Instrumentalities?”
Golf is a sport that can be played nearly year-round in Florida, given its (usually) mild weather and lack of snow in most areas. It is a relatively low-impact sport, given that competitors can ride from hole to hole – but this does not mean that injuries do not occur on the golf course…. Read More »
Florida Sees Disproportionately High Number Of Pedestrian Fatalities
On an average day, one will see a fair amount of pedestrians on the roads of a town or city. While the definition of ‘pedestrian’ differs from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, any road user not in a vehicle or on a motorcycle may qualify in Florida. These people have the right to use the roads… Read More »
“Misconduct” Can Jeopardize Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If their application is approved, Florida’s workers’ compensation system allows an injured employee to potentially receive two types of benefits: medical care at little to no cost, and compensation for lost wages (for example, Temporary Total or Partial Disability status). However, if the injured worker later loses their job due to “misconduct,” they may… Read More »
Defining A ‘Catastrophic’ Florida Personal Injury
The legal theory of personal injury involves any case where a person is injured due to the negligence of someone else. If you have been injured due to another person’s negligence, you likely have the right to file suit against them, seeking damages for the harm you have experienced. If your injury is “catastrophic,”… Read More »
What If I Am Not Eligible For Workers’ Compensation?
Most workers in the state of Florida are covered under their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, which means that if they are injured on the job, their medical bills will be covered instead of making the worker pay out of pocket. However, some workers are not eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits – if you… Read More »
Head-On Collisions On Florida Roads
The most recent available data from the National Safety Council estimates that while head-on road collisions make up a small percentage of the overall two-vehicle accidents on U.S. roads (only around 4 percent), they account for as high as 30 percent of the deaths in those crashes. There are many different reasons as to… Read More »