Recent Blog Posts
What Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Intended To Cover?
Most, though not all, employers in Florida are required to carry workers’ compensation coverage. However, many workers who are injured on the job tend to be confused about exactly what these benefits are intended to cover – from medical expenses to lost wages. If you have been recently injured at work, and qualify for… Read More »
Are Golf Carts “Dangerous Instrumentalities?”
Golf is a sport that can be played nearly year-round in Florida, given its (usually) mild weather and lack of snow in most areas. It is a relatively low-impact sport, given that competitors can ride from hole to hole – but this does not mean that injuries do not occur on the golf course…. Read More »
Florida Sees Disproportionately High Number Of Pedestrian Fatalities
On an average day, one will see a fair amount of pedestrians on the roads of a town or city. While the definition of ‘pedestrian’ differs from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, any road user not in a vehicle or on a motorcycle may qualify in Florida. These people have the right to use the roads… Read More »
“Misconduct” Can Jeopardize Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If their application is approved, Florida’s workers’ compensation system allows an injured employee to potentially receive two types of benefits: medical care at little to no cost, and compensation for lost wages (for example, Temporary Total or Partial Disability status). However, if the injured worker later loses their job due to “misconduct,” they may… Read More »
Defining A ‘Catastrophic’ Florida Personal Injury
The legal theory of personal injury involves any case where a person is injured due to the negligence of someone else. If you have been injured due to another person’s negligence, you likely have the right to file suit against them, seeking damages for the harm you have experienced. If your injury is “catastrophic,”… Read More »
What If I Am Not Eligible For Workers’ Compensation?
Most workers in the state of Florida are covered under their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, which means that if they are injured on the job, their medical bills will be covered instead of making the worker pay out of pocket. However, some workers are not eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits – if you… Read More »
Head-On Collisions On Florida Roads
The most recent available data from the National Safety Council estimates that while head-on road collisions make up a small percentage of the overall two-vehicle accidents on U.S. roads (only around 4 percent), they account for as high as 30 percent of the deaths in those crashes. There are many different reasons as to… Read More »
Appealing A Florida Workers’ Compensation Denial
Work injuries are a fact of life for many Florida workers, particularly those employed in dangerous industries. When an injury happens, though, many rest easy because they have workers’ compensation coverage, which will cover their medical bills while they recover. If an injured worker’s claim is denied, however, it can be catastrophic, particularly if… Read More »
Explaining Florida Premises Liability Law
The concept of premises liability is an old one, dating back to English common law. At its heart, premises liability is a theory that holds that a landowner (or business owner) is liable for the injuries sustained by visitors to their premises – but only to a certain point, and to varying degrees depending… Read More »
Can I Just Sue My Employer?
No one wants to get hurt on the job. Between the potential boredom of recovery and the tediousness of dealing with Florida’s workers’ compensation system, it can be understandable to wonder why an injured worker can’t just file suit against their employer. The answer is because in all but the rarest situations, an agreement… Read More »