Recent Blog Posts
Understanding Maximum Medical Improvement Disputes in Florida
Have you ever felt fine one day, only to have your doctor tell you that you’ve “plateaued” and there’s nothing more medicine can do for you? That moment, known as maximum medical improvement, or MMI, is one of the most important and most contested milestones in a Florida workers’ compensation case. It can determine… Read More »
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 »
Can You Choose Your Own Doctor in a Florida Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you were hurt on the job in Florida, one of your first questions might be simple but important: can you choose your own doctor? The answer often surprises people. In most Florida workers’ compensation cases, the employer or its insurance carrier has the right to select the authorized treating physician. That means you… Read More »
Can You Lose Benefits for Missing a Doctor Appointment?
If you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, keeping up with your medical care is not just about your health. It is also about protecting your claim. Many injured workers wonder what happens if they miss a doctor’s appointment. Could it really cost you your benefits? The short answer is yes, it can. But the… Read More »
What Medical Expenses Does Workers’ Compensation Pay?
By law, workers’ compensation insurance companies must pay all reasonably necessary medical expenses. This subjective term means different things to different people. Many insurance adjusters believe that “reasonably necessary” means “cheapest available.” The cheapest available treatment is usually not the best available treatment, mostly because many workplace injuries such as head injuries, are difficult… Read More »
Job Injuries and Medical Collections Notices
According to Florida law, workers’ compensation pays all reasonably necessary medical expenses. So, job injury and illness victims are not financially responsible for any unpaid charges. Therefore, if you were injured at work, saw a doctor, and received a bill, that bill is probably illegal under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act. Additionally, the… Read More »
Who’s Responsible for a Drunk Driving Crash in Florida?
Usually, the drunk driver is at fault for a drunk driving crash. However, under Florida law, a third party, such as a bar or restaurant, may be legally responsible for damages. The dram shop law (more on that below) holds alcohol providers responsible for damages when they illegally sell alcohol to people who later… Read More »
