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Death Benefits Under Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System
Surviving dependents of a worker who passes away due to a work-related injury or illness may be eligible for death benefits under Florida's workers' compensation system. These benefits include wage compensation, funeral expenses and educational benefits for a spouse....
Tort Reform Comes to Florida
On March 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law sweeping tort reforms in the state of Florida. What exactly is tort reform? Tort reform refers to changes in Florida’s civil justice system that almost always intend to limit the amount of damages that can be...
What Should I Do if I Have a Motorcycle Accident?
If you've been involved in a motorcycle accident, here are the most important steps you should take: Seek medical attention: The first thing you should do is seek medical attention for yourself or anyone else who was injured in the accident. Call 911 or go to the...
Common Questions About Workers’ Comp Medical Benefits
Workplace injuries happen all the time, and when they do, they can have devastating effects on the injured party. The workers' compensation insurance system was implemented to mitigate the financial impacts of being injured on the job, but it doesn't always work as...
What are Punitive Damages and Why Should I Care About Them?
You have probably heard people discussing the McDonald’s “Hot Coffee Case.” You have heard that case touted as one of the most extreme cases of frivolous tort litigation. And for those who don’t know the facts, it’s easy to feel that way. Even some of our own clients,...
When to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer: Understanding Your Rights
Car accidents occur every second of the day in the United States. According to the Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 30,000 to 40,000 people die each year in the United States alone. This number does not account for the many thousands who become injured....
Word to the Wise on Slip and Fall Claims
If you are ever in a store, restaurant or any other public place and you slip or trip and injure yourself, take a few minutes to gather your thoughts and make certain you know what caused you to fall. If you have access to your cellphone, immediately take a photograph...
A Guide to Workers’ Compensation
Workers' compensation laws were put into effect to protect workers against injuries caused on the job. When someone is injured on the job, they have the right to receive wage replacement benefits and medical coverage while they recover. Some people also receive...
DO I GET TO PICK MY OWN DOCTORS IN A WORKERS’ COMP CASE?
Under Florida law, the employer’s insurance carrier generally gets to choose the doctors that you treat for your work injury. Most workers who are hurt on the job make arrangements to go to the nearest Emergency Room or someone makes the arrangements for them. After...
Overlooked & Undercompensated: Traumatic Brain Injuries
“Medical providers often check below the brain for spinal cord injuries after an accident, but these traumatic injuries often go undiagnosed, and uncompensated.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major...
