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Am I Eligible For Workers’ Compensation As A Delivery Driver?

By Hornsby Law Group |

With rare exceptions, employers in the state of Florida are required to provide workers’ compensation for most of their employees. As long as the worker’s injury occurred on the job, within the ‘scope’ of their employment, and the injury was properly reported within the required time limit, the employee is generally entitled to medical… Read More »

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Workers’ Compensation As Exclusive Remedy In Florida

By Hornsby Law Group |

Most people are familiar with the basic concept of workers’ compensation: if someone is injured on the job, their employer will pay at least some of the medical costs associated with that injury. However, what many miss is that this system works this way because of a bargain of sorts between employers and employees:… Read More »

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Seeking Compensation For Your Florida Back Injury

By Hornsby Law Group |

One of the most common types of injuries in a negligence case is an injury to someone’s back or spine. There are many different ways in which a back injury can happen, and very often, the injury can be traced to the actions of another person – for example, in a car crash or… Read More »

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Wrongful Death In Florida

By Hornsby Law Group |

One of the hardest truths about life is that sometimes, our loved ones are taken from us abruptly. However, losing someone dear to you because of the negligence of another person can be especially hard to take. If this has happened to you, you or someone close to you may be able to file… Read More »

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Can I Recover For My Auto Accident Injuries In Court?

By Hornsby Law Group |

Car accidents are common in Florida, just because of how many vehicles are on the road. Because of this, Florida’s legislature established a no-fault auto insurance system. Under a no-fault system, anyone sustaining injuries in an auto accident must seek compensation by filing a claim with their personal injury protection insurer – but if… Read More »

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Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation For Workplace Violence?

By Hornsby Law Group |

Data from the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) states that for some time, the third most leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States was workplace violence. The figures remain high today, and it is always a good idea to be aware of the possibility, though obviously some industries remain more… Read More »

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Explaining Florida’s Recent Personal Injury Law Changes

By Hornsby Law Group |

In March 2023, Florida’s governor signed some major reforms into law in the area of personal injury. Personal injury is the area of law that deals with negligence – cases like auto accidents and medical malpractice fall under this larger umbrella. It is in this area that injured plaintiffs may recover damages for what… Read More »

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Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits As A Part-Timer?

By Hornsby Law Group |

For the most part, a part-time worker faces the same difficulties and potential dangers as their full-time coworkers. However, it is a far too common story for a part-timer to hear from their boss that they are ineligible for workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured on the job. If you are in this… Read More »

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New “Conscience” Law May Change Medical Malpractice In Florida

By Hornsby Law Group |

On May 11, 2023, the governor of Florida signed SB 1580, the “Protections Of Medical Conscience” law, into effect. The law allows any healthcare professional or payor to opt out of performing or paying for certain procedures if they have a “conscience based objection” to certain aspects of care. This may cause significant problems… Read More »

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Filing Suit After A Hit-And-Run Accident

By Hornsby Law Group |

Data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates that over the last five years, there were approximately 516,000 hit-and-run crashes that resulted in about 1,250 fatalities and many injuries. A hit-and-run is a serious crime in Florida, which can carry significant prison time for a motorist found guilty. However,… Read More »

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