Author Archives: Jay Butchko
FAQ: Workers’ Compensation In Florida
It is common for the average person to not understand something until it affects them personally, and this is definitely the case with workers’ compensation law. Almost all workers in Florida are covered by the state’s workers’ compensation system, with rare exceptions, but when a person gets hurt on the job, it can feel… Read More »
The Statute Of Limitations In Florida Personal Injury Cases
A statute of limitations is a law that establishes the period of time in which a person must file a lawsuit – if they do not, they lose the right to file that suit at all. The reason why these statutes exist is because over time, evidence and memories degrade – too long and… Read More »
Explaining Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity Rule
In most Florida industries, a bargain of sorts is concluded between an employer and an employee when that employee accepts a job offer. Unless they qualify for an exception, the employer must provide appropriate workers’ compensation coverage that can pay the employee’s bills in the event of an on-the-job injury. In exchange, the employee… Read More »
Does Workers’ Compensation Have A Time Limit?
When you have been injured at work, and your employer offers workers’ compensation benefits, you can breathe a sigh of relief – workers’ compensation means that you and your family will not have to tighten your belts too much while you are recovering. However, many injured workers are not aware at the outset that… Read More »
Details To Know Before Filing A Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you have never been involved in a lawsuit before, your first time dealing with the legal process can feel incredibly intimidating. The legal theory of personal injury covers any event that may have occurred due to someone’s negligence; that is, if someone does not exercise an appropriate level of care and it results… Read More »
Florida Spinal Cord Injuries
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is perhaps the most significant that one can experience in terms of life-changing consequences. They can occur in a myriad of ways, due to a myriad of causes – but one of the most common, unfortunately, is in road accidents. Data from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center… Read More »
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 »