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How Pre-Existing Conditions Affect A Florida Workers’ Comp Claim
Have you ever wondered what happens to a workers’ compensation claim when the injured worker already had a bad back, an old knee injury, or another lingering condition before the workplace accident? It is a more common scenario than most people realize, and it raises a fair question: does an old injury cancel out… Read More »
When A Defective Vehicle Part Causes An Orlando Crash
Not every crash on Orlando roads happens because a driver made a bad decision. Sometimes the vehicle itself is the problem, whether it is a brake system that fails without warning, a tire that blows out from a manufacturing flaw, or an airbag that fails to deploy properly. When that happens, who actually bears… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation For First Responders
Florida, and most other U.S. states, does not award workers’ compensation for emotional injuries (unless the emotional injury goes hand in hand with a physical injury). However, in the last decade or so, a movement has begun in the U.S. to carve out an exception to the rule for the injuries sustained by first… Read More »
Florida Premises Liability’s Three Groups Of Visitors
Premises liability is an area of tort law that puts a duty on landowners and business owners to make their premises safe for visitors – but Florida state law separates visitors into three different classifications, to whom each is owed a different duty of care. It is a good idea to understand which is… Read More »
When Trust Breaks Down: Nursing Home Negligence Claims In Central Florida
Choosing a nursing home for a parent or spouse is one of the harder decisions a family will make. You tour the facility, ask about staffing, and hope you are leaving your loved one somewhere safe. So what happens when that trust turns out to be misplaced? Central Florida families confronting unexplained injuries, sudden… Read More »
Who Is Exempt From Florida Workers’ Compensation?
The strong majority of businesses in Florida are required to carry workers’ compensation coverage in case an employee is injured on the job. In exchange for workers’ compensation benefits, an employee makes an unspoken agreement not to file suit against their employer alleging negligence. However, a small percentage of Florida companies will qualify for… Read More »
Myths About Workers’ Compensation Can Leave You Without A Leg To Stand On
Workers’ compensation is often a hotly contested issue between employers and employees, or even between employees themselves. If someone is hurt on the job, the average person tends to think that their injuries and medical treatment will always be covered, and that they will be back at work as soon as possible. The reality… Read More »
Struck By An Uninsured Driver In Florida?
The most recent available data states that over 20 percent of Florida drivers are uninsured. There are many different reasons why this might be the case, but regardless, accidents involving uninsured drivers are far too frequent in Florida, and when they happen, they cause headaches for the drivers with insurance. If this has happened… Read More »
Is There A Cap On Medical Malpractice Damages In Florida?
As long as there have been medical professionals, there have been lawsuits for medical malpractice. While the majority of doctors and nurses are dedicated and knowledgeable workers, even the best physician can make an error. When a patient is injured due to the alleged negligence of a medical professional, they have the right to… Read More »
Injured On A Bicycle In Florida?
Data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) states that in 2,025, there were 3,572 bicycle crashes, with 60 fatalities and around 3400 injuries sustained. This may not sound like much to the average person, but what many do not realize is that bicycle crashes tend to lead to much… Read More »