Monthly Archives: October 2024
What Kinds Of Workers’ Compensation Injuries Are Not Covered?
Florida’s workers’ compensation system covers most injuries sustained on the clock, providing benefits for lost wages and medical bills, among other expenditures. If a worker complies with the rules of the system, they will receive the benefits they need in order to focus on recuperation. However, there are some injuries that are not covered… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Cases: To Settle, Or Go To Trial?
When you have been injured at work, you can seek workers’ compensation benefits as long as your employer carries the appropriate coverage. However, this can be a difficult and draining task, requiring countless legal filings and medical exams, particularly if your employer disputes the facts or the extent of your injuries. It may come… Read More »
Florida’s “Free Kill” Medical Malpractice Law
When a person loses their life in Florida due to the alleged negligence of another person or entity, state law allows their family to seek damages from the alleged wrongdoer. There is currently one exception to this rule on the books in Florida, and it exists in the realm of medical negligence – known… Read More »
Will Florida Workers’ Compensation Cover Heat-Related Injuries?
Earlier this year, Florida’s legislature passed a law that bars any local government – cities or counties – from instituting heat protections for workers that go beyond those required by state or federal law. Given that Florida currently has no state-level protections, workers must rely on federal guidance to require they be shielded from… Read More »