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Common Reasons for Denial of Workers’ Compensation Claim

December 2, 2022adminWorkers Compensation

Why Was a Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied? Workers’ Compensation insurance is required for most Florida employers and provides an important financial safety net for workers who are injured or contract occupational diseases at their jobs. Since workers’ compensation benefits are available, employees are generally not allowed to file personal injury lawsuits. The only good side...

Nov

5 Things You Must Know About The Workers’ Compensation Law In Florida

November 17, 2022adminWorkers Compensation

Being injured at work is a frightening and stressful experience especially for employees that are paid on an hourly basis. When your Employer determines the amount that you can work, one cannot afford to miss any time from the job since many companies do not even offer sick, PTO (paid time off) and or vacation...

Sep

Landscaper Struck While Working

September 15, 2022adminWorkers Compensation

Have You Been Injured on the Job? A recent accident illustrates the dangers that certain employees face while on the job. When people are injured at their place of employment, they can typically file a workers’ compensation claim regardless of fault. Coral Springs Workers Compensation attorney Evan M. Ostfeld, Esq. at the Law Offices of...

Aug

Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury or Occupational Illness

August 15, 2022adminWorkers Compensation

Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury or Occupational Illness The Florida Workers’ Compensation law mandates that most employers carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect their employees. If injuries are suffered on the job, a person may be entitled to Florida Workers’ Compensation benefits which typically provide for lost wages and or medical expenses. While...

Aug

Many COVID-19 Workers Comp Claims Remain Open

August 1, 2022adminWorkers Compensation

Understanding COVID-19 Workers Comp Claims In Florida, the Workers Compensation system is available to people who are injured or sickened while working at their jobs. Available benefits may include: Past, present and future medical expenses related to work injury or illness Past, present and future lost wages Permanent disability benefits Job retraining services Funeral and...

May

Law Helps Firefighters/Correction/Police Officers Recover Workers Comp. Benefits

May 31, 2022adminWorkers Compensation

Firefighters, correction and police officers must deal with stressful situations as a regular part of their jobs. As time passes, many of these public servants develop occupational diseases in the course and scope of their duties, Proving that their work conditions were related has always been extremely difficult. Fortunately, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into...

Mar

Court of Appeals Distinguishes “Coming and Going” and “Travel Status” rules

March 31, 2022adminWorkers Compensation

What To Do If You Were Injured In Company Car Florida employees who are injured on the job are entitled to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. When people are traveling to and from their company while they are off of the clock however, they are generally not considered to be working. Accordingly, any injuries that happen...

Feb

Who Is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Florida?

February 28, 2022adminWorkers Compensation

Are You Eligible to File a Workers’ Comp Claim? In Florida, Workers’ Compensation benefits are available to most employees that have suffered an on the job injury or illness. Unfortunately, many such workers are unsure of how to do so. Oftentimes their own boss does not even know. Moreover, others employees have simply had their...

Jan

Understanding Workers’ Compensation and COVID

January 19, 2022adminWorkers Compensation

Workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees who contract workplace illnesses, however the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act generally does not mandate coverage for people who contract communicable illnesses. Shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic however, some exceptions were made to Florida’s workers’ compensation law to allow essential workers who contracted it at their...

Dec

Large, Confidential Settlement Won for Injured Construction Site Victim

December 17, 2021adminWorkers Compensation

Help from a Boca Raton Workers’ Compensation Lawyer In Florida, employees who are injured on the job are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, it is not an easy process. In some instances, workers might also have grounds to file personal injury lawsuits against the negligent parties who were responsible. The Law Offices of...

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