While some people choose to take off from work during the holidays, others use the Holiday Season as an opportunity to work some extra hours or get some extra work done while their coworkers are out of the office. Unfortunately, work-related accidents can occur any time of year, and they often have a way of […]
Read MoreWhile we don’t have to contend with winter weather in South Florida, the Holiday Season still brings an increased risk for car accidents. From more people being on the road to more people making the unfortunate – and extremely dangerous – decision to drink and drive, there are several reasons why we tend to see […]
Read MoreIf you were hit by a car while walking, running, or riding your bicycle in Florida, it will be important for you to have a clear understanding of the insurance coverage that is available to you. While you can use your health insurance to cover your medical expenses (if and to the extent that you […]
Read MoreWhen you are seriously injured in a drunk driving accident in Florida, recovering your losses requires proof that the drunk driver was at fault in the collision. While it may seem obvious that the drunk driver caused your crash, you need evidence in order to convince the insurance companies to settle (and to prove your […]
Read MoreOur Accident Lawyers Break Down Florida’s Financial Responsibility Law We often get calls from clients that have recently been injured and had their car damaged in a car accident. One of the initial questions they have is what Florida law requires owners of motor vehicles to be financially responsible for damages or injuries they cause? […]
Read MoreFlorida’s workers’ compensation system provides “no-fault” benefits to individuals who suffer injuries and illnesses on the job. However, while you do not need to prove fault in order to file a successful claim for benefits, there are still several aspects to pursuing a workers’ compensation claim that requires experienced legal representation. To be clear, you […]
Read MoreFlorida Lane Change Auto Accidents Florida roads are notorious for drivers who change lanes without looking. Dangerous lane changes by cars in one of the most common causes of car accidents in Florida. According to Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Annual Traffic Citation Report, there were more than 400,000 non-criminal moving citations […]
Read MoreSafety violations in the workplace are alarmingly common. Each year, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes a list of the “top 10 most frequently cited standards,” and it is also widely understood that many, if not most, on-the-job safety violations go unreported. If you have been injured on the job as the […]
Read MoreIn Florida, most employees who get injured on the job or suffer a job-related illness are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. But, in order to receive the benefits to which they are entitled, employees need to assert their legal rights effectively. If you are preparing to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, here […]
Read MoreIf you have suffered a job-related injury or illness that requires medical treatment, you will want to determine if you are eligible for workers’ compensation. Most employers in Florida are required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and the law prohibits employers from taking adverse employment action against employees who assert their right to […]
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