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Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates Set Decline But Does Not Help Injured Workers!

October 5, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

Florida’s Workers’ Compensation rates are going down. In 2018, more than 500 professions saw their rates decrease. The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has recommended a 13.4% reduction in employee compensation insurance premiums, which will take effect next year. Unfortunately, the rate decrease only helps employers. In fact, the money “saved” is not given […]

Sep

Injured Roofer In Miami Rescued From Top Of Office Building

September 28, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

A roofer in Miami, Florida may be in need of a Miami Workers’ Compensation Lawyer after crashing into a window. A witnesses stated that they heard breaking glass and observed the individual dangling from a rope from a four-story office building. Fortunately, investigators stated that the employee was wearing all necessary safety gear which ultimately […]

Sep

PTSD Now Included In Florida Workers’ Compensation

September 21, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

Post-traumatic stress disorder or (PTSD as its’ often referred to), is a very serious psychological medical condition. It affects a person’s everyday life, impacting their relationships and ability to work. As a result, the State of Florida has finally passed legislation to have this covered under the workers’ compensation system effective 10/01/18, but only for […]

Sep

Florida Workers’ Compensation Rates Could Drop

September 14, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

Florida Workers’ Compensation Rates rates may be reduced by 13.4 % starting 2019 if approved. A proposal by the N.C.C.I. (the body that helps determine workers’ compensation premiums), was made last month. The Council reported that the reason for the requested drop is because there are fewer workers’ compensation claims being filed than in previous years. […]

Sep

OSHA Assesses Large Fines Against Walt Disney World For Workers Injuries

September 5, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

Accidents will happen at any workplace, even in the Magic Kingdom. Unfortunately, three serious claims took place this summer, including two fatalities. In June, one employee suffered a traumatic injury resulting in the loss of a finger. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) originally cited and fined Disney $10,000 for not reporting the “amputation.” […]

Aug

Are Smartphones Boosting Workers’ Compensation Claims?

August 23, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

Workers’ Compensation laws are set up to insure that employees injured on the job receive medical care and lost wages. Over the years, employers have worked to increase safety regulations in order to reduce accidents. While it is true that on-the-job injuries are declining, there is one area that is on the rise, motor vehicle […]

Aug

Obtaining Help Through the Florida Workers’ Compensation Law

August 21, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

A plan to raze a building in Miami recently went terribly wrong when the structure unexpectedly collapsed, seriously injuring a 46-year-old worker. The victim will undoubtedly require both medical treatment and lost wages. As such and in order to protect his rights, he should hire the legal services of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. This […]

Jul

Utility Worker in Cooper City Hospitalized After Possible Lightning Strike

July 16, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

An FP&L subcontractor who was working in his bucket truck repairing a power pole in Cooper City, may have been struck recently. Emergency personnel took the 27-year-old man to Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital for possible serious injuries. A co-worker also suffered burns from the same incident. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (N.O.A.A.), […]

Jun

Additional Workers’ Compensation Cost Reductions For Florida Businesses

June 29, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

On June 13, 2018, Jimmy Patronis, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the state of Florida, made a huge announcement that would help both businesses and employees. The announcement revolved around workers’ compensation and revealed that there would be additional workers’ compensation cost reductions in the workers’ compensation system within the state. The additional workers’ […]

Jun

Worker Injured When Crane Topples Over At Vero Beach Construction Site

June 11, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

A crane operator in Vero Beach suffered a severe head injury after the machine he was operating, toppled and fell onto its side. What caused the accident is not yet known, but there’s speculation that one of its tires hit a soft spot under the surface of the ground, causing it to fall. The employee […]

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