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Workers’ Compensation & Vocational Retraining In Florida
Most of the time, a person who files a workers’ compensation claim in Florida does so with an eye to returning to work once their injuries are healed. However, there are some occasions where a worker will be too disabled to return to their previous job. In this case, Florida workers’ compensation may be… Read More »
Florida Pedestrian Accidents Are Common
The urban planning think tank Smart Growth America has published its Dangerous By Design report for many years as of this writing. The report measures pedestrian safety in metropolitan areas throughout the United States, as well as recommending potential options to improve infrastructure. Florida has consistently ranked high on the list of the most… Read More »
Florida Employers Without Workers’ Compensation Insurance
It is common knowledge for most Florida workers that if they are injured on the job, they can file a workers’ compensation claim with their employer’s insurer, and receive benefits. However, some employers are not legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and some will unlawfully try to operate without it. If you are… Read More »
Florida Motorcycle Accidents
Florida is a motorcycle state. It consistently ranks in the top 5 for the number of motorcycles registered per state, and they are a constant feature on state roads, regardless of the weather. However, accidents involving motorcycles are sadly common as well – data from Ride Smart Florida estimates a disproportionate number of motorcycle… Read More »
Florida Slip-And-Fall Accidents Seriously Harm Elderly Plaintiffs
Anyone can slip and fall at some point in their life, but falls are much more serious for certain age groups. For example, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that approximately 1 in 4 elderly people fall each year, and of that amount, 1 in every 5 sustains a severe head injury. Because… Read More »
Common Misconceptions About Florida Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation law is a deceptively difficult area of the legal profession, but it is an important one because in most cases, filing a workers’ compensation claim is an injured worker’s only option. If you are injured on the job, it can be all too easy to get confused at the rules and requirements,… Read More »
Establishing Liability In Florida Car Accident Cases
The most recent available data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates just over 400,000 car crashes in 2021, with around 3,700 fatalities. Auto accidents can be deadly for all involved – even pedestrians on the road may be injured or killed in a crash involving a passenger vehicle…. Read More »
Third-Party Liability In Workers’ Compensation Cases
The strong majority of Florida businesses are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect their employees in the event of an injury. However, depending on the nature of one’s profession, some employees are more likely to be injured by the negligence of a third party, rather than by anything on their employer’s premises… Read More »
Misclassified Workers May Be Denied Workers’ Compensation
The average worker considers themselves an employee, in both the colloquial and the classical sense. However, in reality, many workers are classified as independent contractors, which means that they are not legally entitled to certain benefits and perks. This can be a very rude awakening for those who are unaware. If you discover you… Read More »
Different Types Of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available
If someone is injured at work in Florida, and their employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, the employee can usually seek workers’ compensation benefits. Depending on the injury, though, the employee may be eligible for multiple types of benefits. It is important that if you have been hurt on the job, you know the types… Read More »