Workers compensation is a statutorily created method for payment of medical care and lost wages for injured employees within the course and scope of their employment. This is provided in lieu of pursuit of any personal injury action against an…
Commercial trucks log thousands of miles each month, delivering goods from manufacturers to suppliers and store fronts. 18-wheelers, tractor trailers and other large trucks are involved in numerous accidents, often resulting in severe injuries. According to Time, being a truck driver…
Mass shootings result in millions of dollars in workers’ compensation-related costs each year. These expenses can be expected after attacks that cause injuries requiring hospitalization and physical therapy, the need for psychological help and litigation costs. Despite headlines about mass…
August signifies the beginning of the school year in Florida and both teachers and students are headed back to class. The teaching profession is one of the most honorable careers as they are in charge of educating, molding and shaping…
Establishing a safe and healthy work environment is especially important when the risk of extreme heat increases during the summer months. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 1,300 deaths per year in the United States are due to…
After reporting an injury to your employer, you expect him/her to then report the injury to the insurance company. You should then receive an approval or denial, and you move forward from there. What if you find yourself in a…
Many people are either denied workers’ compensation benefits or have their benefits significantly reduced because they fail to ask their employer for medical care in a timely manner. Oftentimes, we meet with people who have a work-related accident and…
We often have clients who suffer an injury at work, see a physician, and are unhappy with the treatment which has been provided. While we understand the frustration one feels when they have an expectation, and the outcome isn’t close…
Workers’ Compensation is a type of insurance coverage purchased by employers/businesses that provide benefits for job-related injuries or illness. It is required for most employers in Florida. In fact, in nearly the construction industry, the law requires companies with at…
Time and time again, as we consult our clients and prepare their cases, we hear, “But why can’t I get more than that? I deserve to get more than that because I was badly hurt.” “That” refers to workers’ compensation…
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