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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 »
Can I Get Fired For Collecting Workers’ Compensation?
When a person is injured on the job in Florida, they will – most of the time – be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits while away from your job. Your employer is not required to ‘hold’ your job while you are out, but many will have it ready and waiting for you when… Read More »
Are Injuries Sustained While “Going Or Coming” Compensable?
In general, it can be said that Florida’s workers’ compensation law covers any employee injured while acting within the “course and scope” of their employment, meaning that they were involved in some kind of action that furthers their employer’s business. However, this does create some gray areas, most notably accidents that happen while a… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation For Heat-Related Illnesses?
Florida’s average temperature in June, July and August hovers right around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 27 degrees Celsius), and if a person works primarily outdoors, there is a very real risk of heat-related illnesses without employer intervention. While far too many workers try to shrug off conditions like dehydration or heat cramps, these are… Read More »
Pinellas County Building Pedestrian Bridge To Help Lower Accident Numbers
Florida has been a notoriously dangerous place for pedestrians in recent years, with many different metro areas being ranked among the most hazardous in the United States. Pinellas County is starting to do something about it in their area, building a major pedestrian overpass over the Courtney Campbell Causeway, near State Road 60 and… Read More »
Have You Been Bitten By An Animal?
While dog bite cases get all the press, it is possible to suffer severe injuries from the bite of almost any animal. Florida’s law is fairly straightforward on the potential consequences for the owner of a dangerous animal – but there can be complications in any case. If you or a loved one has… Read More »
Protective Equipment & Workers’ Compensation In Florida
A major component of keeping workers safe on the job is personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly in certain industries where one’s safety is routinely at risk. In most cases, the use of PPE drastically lowers one’s chances of being injured at work – but if you do get hurt on the job, its presence… Read More »