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The Florida Supreme Court might revisit a 2009 law reinstating a cap on attorney fees in workers’ compensation cases. It was originally intended to clarify the meaning of “reasonable” compensation by placing a ceiling on fees due to the claimant’s counsel. However, an...
Here’s a recent news story that illustrates why attorneys can be necessary to settle insurance claims and recover what is owed to claimants. Insurance companies at their best are trying to pay as little as possible to claimants, but in this case the insurance company...
Florida courts continue to go back and forth on the issue of when someone receiving worker’s comp is eligible to apply for permanent disability. The subject of the contested case is Brad Westphal, a firefighter who injured his back and leg on the job in 2009. His...
Another year of very small cost of living adjustments (COLAs) for social security recipients appears to be on the horizon. No one will know the exact figure until the Labor Department releases its September inflation report, which was delayed considerably because of...
Late this summer, a British insurance company conducted a survey of 1,000 British motorists. About 27% of respondents reported experiencing a “near miss” of an auto accident related to their footwear. Aside from the obvious hazard of getting your flip-flop wedged...
As of midnight on Monday, Florida is now the 41st state to ban texting while driving. The law, officially called the “Wireless Communications Device Prohibition,” is intended to improve roadway safety and prevent crashes related to distracted driving. Many believe...
The Washington Post reports that the number of people claiming social security benefits has been steadily increasing as a result of the nation’s still-recovering economy. From 2000 to 2012, the number of workers receiving social security benefits have increased from 5...
With so many trucks on the road, it’s inevitable that accidents will occur from time to time. The United States Department of Transportation reports that more than half a million trucking accidents happen each year. While most truck drivers follow the Compliance,...
A person suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can walk away from an auto accident with no symptoms, only to have their condition worsen hours, days or even weeks later. In fact, TBI’s can even occur without the victim losing consciousness. If damage occurs...
Although all Florida employers are required to carry worker’s compensation insurance, gaining full access to the benefits that you are entitled to can still be an arduous process. Part of that process is the Independent Medical Exam, more commonly known as an IME....