Recent Blog Posts
Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?
For most cases involving workplace injuries, workers’ compensation is the only possible avenue for an employee to obtain relief. However, not every claim for benefits is approved; between 10 and 25 percent are denied each year. If you have received a notice that your claim for benefits was denied, it can be a frightening… Read More »
Do I Have To Accept ‘Light Duty’ If Offered?
When a person sustains an injury at work, most want to get back on the job as quickly as possible. Many are able to do so if their employer offers what is known as ‘light duty’ – essentially, modified tasks that are able to be done by an injured employee. However, there are certain… Read More »
Bicycle Accidents In Florida
Florida’s beautiful weather even in winter means that bicyclists are nearly always on the state’s roads. Because one can bicycle year-round in Florida, the state’s statistics on bicycle accidents are higher than one might expect, but Florida also lacks significant pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, playing a role in that high amount of crashes. If… Read More »
The Role Of PIP Coverage In Florida Auto Accident Cases
As of this writing, Florida is one of only a few U.S. states that has a no-fault auto insurance system in place. A no-fault system establishes an alternative framework in which minor auto accident cases are handled, leaving dockets more free to handle serious matters. However, it can sometimes be difficult to determine just… Read More »
Seeking Workers’ Comp Benefits For Repetitive Stress Injuries
The average person tends to think of repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) as the domain of office workers, but in reality, RSIs can affect people in many different job positions, and they have the potential to cause real harm. If you have developed an RSI as a result of your job, you do have the… Read More »
Florida Back Injuries Are Incapacitating
Whether a person has a slipped disc, a torn ligament, or a spinal cord issue, injuries to the back are some of the most debilitating that a person can experience. In addition, back pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain, meaning that sometimes, a back injury may not heal to… Read More »
Explaining Maximum Medical Improvement In Florida Workers’ Comp Cases
When a person is injured at work, they are usually eligible to recover workers’ compensation benefits as long as the injury occurs within the scope of their employment. If the injury is middling to minor, benefits will usually help keep a family afloat until the injured worker is back on the job. However, if… Read More »
Florida Slip-And-Fall Accidents Can Cause Long-Term Injuries
In this day and age, a slip-and-fall accident is often not taken as seriously as it should be, for a variety of reasons – there are even pop culture ‘memes’ about old commercials and slip-and-fall accidents involving the elderly. In reality, a slip-and-fall accident can cause serious, long-term injuries, particularly in those over the… Read More »
Seeking Compensation After A Florida Motorcycle Accident
Florida is one of the U.S. states with the highest numbers of motorcycle owners and riders, and cycles are common on the state’s roads. However, this also means that the state has one of the highest rates of motorcycle accidents, with the accompanying injuries and fatalities. If you have been involved in a crash… Read More »
The Dangers Of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous behaviors that drivers can engage in, and too often, it happens almost without thinking. It only takes seconds for accidents to happen – sometimes even less time if a vehicle is larger and heavier. If you have been involved in an auto accident in Florida, and… Read More »