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Misclassification

Misclassified Workers May Be Denied Workers’ Compensation

By Hornsby Law Group |

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 »

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Different Types Of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available

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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 »

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Florida Workers’ Compensation Retaliation

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Assuming your Florida employer carries workers’ compensation coverage, you as an employee have the right to seek benefits under that insurance if you are injured on the job. However, some employers may engage in what is known as retaliatory behavior in response to your filing a workers’ compensation claim. It can be difficult to… Read More »

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Which Medical Bills Does Workers’ Compensation Actually Pay?

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Compared to other U.S. states, Florida’s workers’ compensation system is somewhat unusual, and it is important for injured workers to be aware of the differences. In most states, workers’ compensation will pay all “reasonably necessary” medical care, and deal directly with providers. However, in Florida, in most cases, compensation from workers’ compensation insurance goes… Read More »

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Third Parties & Florida Workers’ Compensation Liability

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The average Florida workers’ compensation claim is brought when a person is injured on the job, usually on their employer’s premises. However, it is possible for a worker to be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits in some cases if they were off the premises – usually, if the worker is acting within the… Read More »

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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Injuries From Natural Disasters?

By Hornsby Law Group |

On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian slammed into the Fort Myers area of Florida, causing (as of this writing) 103 deaths and leaving millions without power, with property damage totaling in the millions of dollars even before cleanup has concluded. Workers have been on the job around the clock, working to get power back… Read More »

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How To Collect Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits In Florida

By Hornsby Law Group |

Losing a loved one suddenly can be one of the most psychologically traumatizing moments in a person’s life. If this happens while your loved one is on the job, your family is generally entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits (if their employer has workers’ compensation insurance), but sometimes it is not easy to collect… Read More »

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Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?

By Hornsby Law Group |

Being injured on the job is always a difficult thing, particularly if the injury is severe. Workers’ compensation benefits are intended to compensate you for the injury, but sometimes, those benefits are denied. Florida law allows an insurer to deny a claim for benefits for a variety of reasons, but also gives the injured… Read More »

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Workers’ Compensation & The Florida Construction Industry

By Hornsby Law Group |

In general, Florida requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance so that if their workers are injured on the job, they are entitled to collect benefits while they recuperate. That said, some industries have more specialized regulations surrounding on-the-job injuries; construction is chief among them. Employers in the construction industry are required to… Read More »

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Florida Workers’ Compensation While Working From Home

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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more workers have been given the option to work outside of the office – namely, at home. However, the increasing number of workers doing their jobs remotely have created new questions and issues for workers’ compensation insurers. One of the most common concerns in this… Read More »

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