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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
