Florida’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 […]
Read MoreWhen you are injured in a job-related accident, there are steps you need to take in order to make sure that you are able to recover as fully and quickly as possible. This includes not only steps to ensure your physical recovery, but steps to ensure your financial recovery as well. While you may be […]
Read MoreWhen you get injured on the job, it can be difficult to know what do to next. If you are like most injured workers, you have lots of questions, and you aren’t sure what you need to do in order to get the medical treatment you need, pay your bills, and get healthy (and back […]
Read MoreOne of the most commonly asked questions which arises in a Workers’ Compensation claim is how much a particular claim is worth if the injured worker enters into a settlement. The answer is that it depends on the specific facts surrounding each case. However most Workers’ Compensation settlements are based upon a combination of the […]
Read MoreIf you ever happen to amputate your finger in the deli you’re working for or develop an illness due to dangerous insulation, workers’ compensation is supposed to compensate your medical expenses and pay for any days you were absent from work. To make sure you get the workers’ comp you deserve, here are three things […]
Read MoreFlorida’s workers compensation system is designed to protect injured workers by regularly monitoring insurance company’s provision of services and benefits. Yet it’s your South Florida workers’ compensation attorney who plays the critical role of promptly submitting your paperwork so that you can concentrate on obtaining the medical treatment and rehabilitation services you need. Without an […]
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