Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Is My Accident Compensable If I Am “Going” Or “Coming?”
One of the most hotly debated aspects of Florida workers’ compensation law is the so-called “going and coming” rule. In general, injuries sustained while an employee is “going [or] coming” to or from work are not considered compensable under workers’ compensation law. However, there is a very fine line between “going and coming” and… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Vs Short-Term Disability
Injuries, even serious ones, are unfortunate facts of life for many. However, depending on how and where an injury is received, a person may be able to recover benefits for what they have been through, particularly if they have been injured at work. It is not uncommon for injured employees to investigate the feasibility… Read More »
Is My Employer Required To Have Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
There are many different kinds of industry that are alive and well in Florida. Very few things apply to all of them equally, but perhaps the one (with very rare exceptions) is that all employers who qualify must carry workers’ compensation insurance, to help protect their workers if they are hurt on the job…. Read More »
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover My Commute?
Florida workers’ compensation laws cover employees’ injuries if they are sustained on the job. However, there is quite a lot of time that may or may not count as being ‘on the clock,’ such as the moments during breaks or lunch. One common situation where injuries may or may not be covered is during… Read More »
Retaliation After Workers’ Compensation Claims In Florida
Florida’s workers’ compensation system protects those who are injured at work, covering most or all of their medical bills so that they are able to focus on physical and mental recovery. Most employers willingly make this bargain in exchange for workers giving up their right to sue over injuries. However, some do try to… Read More »
Is Florida Workers’ Compensation Different Between Industries?
Workers’ compensation law exists as a mutually beneficial arrangement between employers and their employees. In exchange for employees not filing suit against their employers if they get hurt on the job, the employer provides medical care for any such injury. However, one size does not fit all; in Florida and several other states, the… Read More »
How Long Does Workers’ Compensation Last?
No one ever wants to be injured on the job, but it does happen. Most of the time, if you are in Florida, an on-the-job injury means you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim, which then grants you benefits and medical care if approved. That said, what many injured workers are… Read More »
Holding A Third Party Liable For Work Injuries
In most cases, a Florida work-related injury is compensated (if at all) by the employee filing a workers’ compensation claim. In general, an injury on the job can only be compensated via workers’ compensation – but there are exceptions, and one of those exceptions will happen if a third party, not related to the… Read More »
What Workers’ Compensation Does & Does Not Cover
Workers’ compensation insurance is intended to pay medical bills and lost wages for an injured employee. However, there are very often misconceptions as to what expenses will and will not be covered, and for whom they will and will not be covered. It is crucial to be aware of exactly what you can count… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation & Transportation Costs
Workers’ compensation coverage is meant to cover medical bills for employees injured on the job. What many are unaware of, however, is the other expenses that insurance will also cover. One of the most forgotten is transportation costs, which can make an enormous difference for an injured worker. If you are receiving workers’ compensation… Read More »