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Florida workers sometimes hesitate to file a workers’ compensation claim out of fear of employer retaliation. It is important to understand that the Florida’s workers’ compensation law specifically prohibits retaliatory conduct like firing, or threatening to fire, a...
The origins of workers’ compensation can be traced back to Europe with Germany often being cited as the first country to implement an effective nationwide system protecting both workers and employers. The U.S. started adopting workers’ compensation laws during the...
Ascertaining just who bears the responsibility for a given truck accident is often a complicated matter. Industry know-how is important, if not essential. The common causes of truck accidents may involve the driver, the truck itself and/or its load. Actions After an...
Workmen’s compensation in relation to medical benefits is as important as the monetary benefits available to Florida workers. A job injury may not be covered if the worker sees the wrong doctor or approves the wrong tests; knowing what medical treatments are approved...
When you are involved in a truck accident, many things can go awry between the time of the accident and receiving a possible settlement for damages. The time immediately following the accident is when you really need an experienced accident attorney who knows what to...
Disabled Floridians with some form of assistance that are willing and able to work, have certain vocational rehabilitation rights afforded to them under state and federal law. On a state level, those rights are spelled out in Social Welfare Statute 413.30. A person’s...
Do you have a new motorcycle and wonder what the helmet laws are in Florida? Or, maybe you are planning on vacationing in Florida and want to be sure you follow the helmet laws. Either way, we can help you. Here are the facts: If you are younger than 21, you are...
For the second time, Honda is recalling motorcycles due to a problem that may cause their brakes to malfunction. According to an article from The Associated Press, the Honda GL-1800, model years 2001-2010, was the subject of an initial motorcycle recall in 2011...
Some of the most deadly accidents are caused by commercial trucks that weigh 80,000 pounds fully loaded, and are no match against a 3,000 pound automobile. When the two collide, the results are horrific. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
According to information from the Social Security Administration, a 20-year-old worker has a one in four chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age. Because of this, understanding how SSDI eligibility is determined is important knowledge to have. SSDI...