Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Workers’ Compensation and Lost Wage Replacement in Florida
In the wake of a disabling job-related injury or illness, the combination of medical bills and everyday bills is financially crippling in most cases. In Florida, a workers’ compensation insurance company must pay all reasonably necessary medical bills. This benefit, while important, only solves half this problem. As unpaid bills mount, financial stress mounts… Read More »
How Do Hospitals Violate Fair Debt Laws for Injured Workers?
Workers’ compensation benefits cover all reasonably necessary medical bills, and job injury victims aren’t financially responsible for unpaid charges. Nevertheless, hospitals often violate fair debt laws by attempting to collect medical bills from injured workers. These violations often occur due to misunderstandings of workers’ compensation rules, aggressive billing practices, or failure to properly coordinate… Read More »
When Do I Get My First Workers’ Compensation Check?
All job-related illness and injury victims must wait at least seven days before they receive their first payments. If an injury or illness requires them to miss more than twenty-one days of work, and it probably will, victims receive the first seven days of lost wage replacement benefits retroactively. Unfortunately, in most cases, victims… Read More »
Spotlight on the Fatal Four Construction Accidents
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the fatal four construction accidents cause over half of the fatal construction accidents in Florida. The tragic thing is that these accidents are also among the easiest injuries to prevent. But to many companies, workplace safety is an unnecessary cost that hurts the bottom line, which… Read More »
Can I Get Disability Benefits for Depression?
Yes, you can qualify for Social Security Disability benefits for depression. One in five people below the poverty line struggle with depression symptoms. Frequently, the two conditions (illness and poverty) are related. Disability approval depends on how severe your condition is and how much it limits your ability to work. Available benefits usually include… Read More »
Mobility Impairments and Social Security Disability Claims
A serious mobility impairment is the most common disability in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Cognitive impairment is a rather distant second. Independent living issues (the inability to run errands and pay bills), hearing impairment, and vision impairment round out the “top five.” Social Security Disability benefits are often available in… Read More »
How Much Can You Earn While on Social Security Disability?
The short answer is that, while on Social Security Disability, most people can earn up to $1,620 per month, as of January 1, 2026. The monthly maximum increases to $2,700 per month for legally blind SSDI recipients. Of course, the long answer to this question is much more complex. We’ll explore the long answer… Read More »
