Florida Workers’ Compensation:  Obtaining Reemployment Services If you have what Florida Workers Compensation law refers to as a “compensable injury†that occurred on or after October 1, 1989, you may be eligible to obtain reemployment services. Candidates for this program must have a “work-related injury or illness [that] prevents them from returning to their usual […]
Read MoreOur Attorneys Break Down Florida’s Tricky Rule for Worker’s Compensation Like many other states, Florida makes a good faith effort to provide injured workers with all of the medical and financial benefits they are entitled to receive. However, the law can become rather complicated since some workers may already suffer from pre-existing illnesses and disabilities […]
Read MoreThe workers’ compensation program in Florida provides a safety net for workers who are injured on the job, but unfortunately, that net does not cover every worker in every situation. Several factors come into play to determine whether injuries in a workplace accident will be covered. Moreover, even when workers’ compensation should cover the injury, […]
Read MoreRegardless of whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation, if you were injured on the job, you could also have a personal injury claim. If you do, you will want to hire a lawyer to assert your legal rights, as workers’ comp does not cover all of the costs associated with workplace injuries. Here, Fort […]
Read MoreWhile 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 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 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 […]
Read MoreIf you drive for work, being injured in an auto accident can impact all aspects of your life. It can also raise lots of questions: What are your legal rights? Can you file an insurance claim? Can you file for workers’ compensation? If you are entitled to compensation, who is liable and how much are […]
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