Monthly Archives: July 2024
Is My Accident Compensable If I Am “Going” Or “Coming?”
One of the most hotly debated aspects of Florida workers’ compensation law is the so-called “going and coming” rule. In general, injuries sustained while an employee is “going [or] coming” to or from work are not considered compensable under workers’ compensation law. However, there is a very fine line between “going and coming” and… Read More »
Florida Roads Are Dangerous For Pedestrians
Data reported by the Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA) shows that between 2010 and 2020, there was a 54 percent increase in pedestrian fatalities, compared to a 13 percent increase in all other traffic deaths. In Florida, this problem is compounded by several different factors that can make pedestrians less safe on the road…. Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Vs Short-Term Disability
Injuries, even serious ones, are unfortunate facts of life for many. However, depending on how and where an injury is received, a person may be able to recover benefits for what they have been through, particularly if they have been injured at work. It is not uncommon for injured employees to investigate the feasibility… Read More »
Is My Employer Required To Have Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
There are many different kinds of industry that are alive and well in Florida. Very few things apply to all of them equally, but perhaps the one (with very rare exceptions) is that all employers who qualify must carry workers’ compensation insurance, to help protect their workers if they are hurt on the job…. Read More »