Monthly Archives: June 2026
Can Independent Contractors Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Florida?
The short answer is that independent contractors are generally not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in Florida, but the workers’ compensation law includes many important exceptions and nuances every employer and contractor should understand. This law requires employers to buy workers’ compensation insurance for employees, not independent contractors. Independent contractors are self-employed. So, they… Read More »
Repetitive Motion Injuries and Workers’ Compensation: A Primer
RMIs usually occur when employees physically do the same thing over and over. As one might expect, these injuries occur in a wide range of industries. Warehouse workers often bend, kneel, or stretch most or all of the day. Office workers sit and type, often for hours on end, especially if they have tight… Read More »
Do I Need a Florida Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
A job injury victim might be wondering whether you need a workers’ compensation lawyer. Truthfully, some job injury victims don’t need legal representation. But these cases are few and far between. Typically, an experienced attorney usually changes the outcome of a claim for the better. Understanding when legal help is necessary can protect your… Read More »
When You Can Sue After a Workplace Accident Caused by a Third Party?
If you were injured at work, you may assume workers’ compensation is your only path forward. But what if someone outside your employer caused the accident? In Florida, you may have the right to file a separate lawsuit against a third party while still receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Ultimately, many injured workers ask whether… Read More »
