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Florida Workers Compensation Provisions Under Attack

March 3, 2015Evan OstfeldWorkers Compensation

Workers compensation insurance was a system developed to provide benefits for workers who are injured on the job. It was designed to provide payment for both medical costs and lost wages. A recent ruling has allowed some companies to implement their own self-insurance for workers compensation. This action has led to a number of problems […]

Feb

Two Construction Workers Injured When Wall Falls

February 19, 2015Evan OstfeldPersonal Injury, Workers Compensation

Two construction workers in downtown Miami had the surprise of a lifetime when a wall fell down on top of them at the construction site where they were working. According to fire and rescue personnel, coworkers who were on the same floor where the accident took place assisted in pulling the trapped men out from […]

Jan

Steps To Take When Injured On The Job

January 15, 2015Evan OstfeldWorkers Compensation

Each year, approximately three million work-related injuries are reported by private industry employers. The claims often include amputations, heart attacks or strokes, disfigurement or scarring, eye injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, occupational diseases, and head, neck, or back injuries. Although employers require taking specific safety precautions into practice while working, there are a few steps to […]

Jan

Worker Injured From 35 Foot Fall

January 6, 2015Evan OstfeldWorkers Compensation

A worker in Florida fell while he was putting up lights on a tree. Workers say that the man was in his late 40s or early 50s. The accident occurred on December 1, 2014 around noon. The man was taken to Broward Health. Doctors are expecting him to survive. Timothy Heiser, who is a Fire […]

Dec

Three Construction Workers Injured In Boca Raton, Florida

December 30, 2014Evan OstfeldWorkers Compensation

Coral Springs Workers Compensation Lawyer Occupational hazards happen all the time on various construction sites in Florida where a Workers Comp Lawyer will be needed. Recently, three construction workers were severely injured while working on a hotel that is currently under construction. High water pressure caused one of the nearby water mains to rupture and […]

Dec

2 Florida UPS Workers Injured In Fork Lift Accident

December 4, 2014Evan OstfeldWorkers Compensation

A fork lift fell in at a UPS center in Hialeah, Florida on Monday, December 1st, 2014. Two people were injured and the accident occurred around 6:30 A.M. The two people who were injured when the fork lift fell were airlifted to the Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder’s Trauma Center. Their condition remains unknown. However, according […]

Nov

Coral Springs Construction Worker Injured On The Job

November 18, 2014Evan OstfeldWorkers Compensation

If you’ve acquired an injury from a work related incident, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. You may have tried to seek benefits on your own and your efforts have failed. However, regardless of your attempts to obtain compensation that is rightfully yours, you can request legal assistance. When you’re looking for a Coral […]

Nov

Construction Worker Mauled By Tiger On The Job Needs A Coral Springs, Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney

November 11, 2014Evan OstfeldWorkers Compensation

Construction Worker Mauled By Tiger On The Job A construction worker was mauled while he was working in Florida. The incident occurred at a private sanctuary. According to a spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife, the man stuck his hand into the tiger’s cage and was bitten. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Crew responded […]

Oct

Injured Miami Dade School Employee Granted $2,000 In Workers’ Compensation

October 28, 2014Evan OstfeldWorkers Compensation

A worker in Florida who was injured has been awarded workers compensation benefits after proving financial hardship to the Florida First District Court of Appeals. The court’s ruling came about on Tuesday, October 8, 2014 and stated that the woman was allowed to collect advance payment of the workers compensation. Hattie Bonner, who worked for […]

Oct

Additional Litigation Is Likely After Workers’ Compensation Decision

October 7, 2014Evan OstfeldWorkers Compensation

The Florida State Attorney General’s office has already announced that it will appeal Judge Cueto’s decision to the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami, Florida. Some experts see potential drawbacks to this appeal. Judge Cueto’s decision currently applies only to Miami-Dade County. If the ruling is upheld by the Third District Court, however, it […]

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