Recent Blog Posts
Is My Accident Compensable If I Am “Going” Or “Coming?”
One of the most hotly debated aspects of Florida workers’ compensation law is the so-called “going and coming” rule. In general, injuries sustained while an employee is “going [or] coming” to or from work are not considered compensable under workers’ compensation law. However, there is a very fine line between “going and coming” and… Read More »
Florida Roads Are Dangerous For Pedestrians
Data reported by the Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA) shows that between 2010 and 2020, there was a 54 percent increase in pedestrian fatalities, compared to a 13 percent increase in all other traffic deaths. In Florida, this problem is compounded by several different factors that can make pedestrians less safe on the road…. Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Vs Short-Term Disability
Injuries, even serious ones, are unfortunate facts of life for many. However, depending on how and where an injury is received, a person may be able to recover benefits for what they have been through, particularly if they have been injured at work. It is not uncommon for injured employees to investigate the feasibility… Read More »
Is My Employer Required To Have Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
There are many different kinds of industry that are alive and well in Florida. Very few things apply to all of them equally, but perhaps the one (with very rare exceptions) is that all employers who qualify must carry workers’ compensation insurance, to help protect their workers if they are hurt on the job…. Read More »
Recovering Damages After An Uber/Lyft Accident
After a rocky start, Uber and Lyft have carved out a place for themselves in the transportation sphere in many U.S. cities, providing a valuable service for millions of people. However, their drivers are just as fallible as any other, and accidents involving rideshare cars do happen in Florida. If you have been involved… Read More »
Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Florida
Suddenly losing a loved one is most people’s worst nightmare, particularly if their passing happens in an utterly needless way. If you have experienced a sudden loss recently, and you suspect that it happened due to the “wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach” of contract or warranty of someone else, you may be able… Read More »
Accidents Involving Distracted Drivers
Both the state of Florida and the U.S. federal government recognize distracted driving as one of the most dangerous behaviors one can perform behind a wheel. Data reported in Forbes estimates around 3,000 deaths per year occur in accidents where distracted driving is a factor – roughly 9 percent of all road fatalities in… Read More »
Elderly Plaintiffs & Slip-And-Fall Accidents In Florida
Data from the 2020 U.S. Census reports that roughly 21 percent of Florida’s population is over the age of 65 – the highest percentage in the nation. Because of this, Florida businesses must be hyper-aware of potential hazards facing elderly customers, and many do. However, the most common cause of serious injury among those… Read More »
What Not To Do After An Auto Accident
Most people who are involved in a Florida auto accident are experiencing this scenario for the first time, and the legal process of seeking damages or filing suit against a person who allegedly caused that accident can feel very overwhelming. It is all too easy for a well-meaning plaintiff to torpedo their own case… Read More »
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover My Commute?
Florida workers’ compensation laws cover employees’ injuries if they are sustained on the job. However, there is quite a lot of time that may or may not count as being ‘on the clock,’ such as the moments during breaks or lunch. One common situation where injuries may or may not be covered is during… Read More »