Monthly Archives: July 2025
Do I Get Paid if I Get Injured at Work in Florida?
Most job injury victims receive two-thirds of their average weekly wage, up to a maximum $1,295 per week, for the duration of their temporary or permanent disabilities. Falls are, by far, the most common work injuries in Florida. Serious falls usually cause serious injuries, such as broken bones and head injuries. Incidentally, you get… Read More »
Are You Allowed to Work on SSD?
Yes. In fact, the Social Security Administration encourages disability recipients to overcome the physical, emotional, and/or other challenges they face and return to the workforce. Some program requirements apply, which are discussed below. Furthermore, as of January 1, 2025, all disability recipients can earn up to $1,620 per month for non-blind individuals and $2,700… Read More »
Can I Choose My Own Workers’ Comp Doctor in Florida?
Unfortunately, in most cases, job injury or illness victims in Florida must see company doctors. However, they have an absolute right to a second opinion, just like all other medical patients. A second opinion, or a supplementary medical opinion, is usually a very good idea in a workers’ compensation case, to take full advantage… Read More »
Five Hidden Workers’ Comp Medical Benefits
Most people know about the workers’ compensation medical benefit. But many people don’t know how extensive this benefit is. In a nutshell, workers’ comp covers all reasonably necessary medical bills. The list of reasonably necessary injury or illness-related bills doesn’t end with direct medical care expenses, or even begin with them. In a perfect… Read More »