Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Are Florida Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?
In the United States, most workers are used to having federal and state (if applicable) taxes being taken out of their paychecks. Because of this, many injured workers assume that their workers’ compensation benefits, received while recovering from an on-the-job injury, are also taxable. In reality, workers’ compensation benefits are only taxable in Florida… Read More »
What If My Employer Does Not Have Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
If a Florida company has a certain number of employees and is in certain industries, they are required by state law to carry workers’ compensation coverage, to provide for those employees if they are injured on the job. If you are injured while on the clock, and you discover that for some reason, your… Read More »
Can I Still Recover In A Slip & Fall Accident Case If I Was Intoxicated?
Slip-and-fall accidents are among the most common in Florida, partly because they can take so many different forms. Whether one slips in a puddle not properly mopped up, or slips on the remains of a grape in a grocery store, slip-and-fall accidents create questions of liability on both the part of the premises owner… Read More »
Soft Tissue Injuries In Florida Auto Accidents
Few would underestimate the possibility of real physical harm coming from a car accident. Even if one wears a seatbelt, there is so much weight moving so fast that injury can happen – everything from minor cuts and bruises to traumatic brain injuries can occur in a vehicle accident on Florida roads. One type… Read More »
Termination After Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits Is Retaliatory
When someone is injured at work and applies for workers’ compensation benefits, they often rest easy knowing that they will have a job upon their return. However, what many are unaware of is that by law, Florida does not require an employer to keep an injured worker’s job open for them while they are… Read More »
Appealing A Florida Workers’ Compensation Denial
When an employee is injured on the job, the fact that their employer has to carry workers’ compensation insurance (with rare exceptions) can give them some peace of mind. With workers’ compensation benefits, an injured worker can focus on healing so they can return to work more quickly. However, not every work injury qualifies… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation & Remote Employees
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more employers have allowed their employees the option of working from home. This has been a godsend for many workers, particularly disabled people who might otherwise not have a job at all – but the existence of remote work does bring up new questions and issues that… Read More »