Orlando, Florida, Legal Blog
What are the financial realities of workers’ comp?
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation explains what benefits you may receive if you file a workers’ compensation claim for a job-related injury. Financial considerations may include your medical bills, lost wages and ability to receive other forms of...
Hidden injuries after an auto accident
You got in a car wreck weeks ago and thought you were okay. However, now you are suffering mysterious symptoms. Could they be results of the accident? Some ailments may not be apparent right away. If these conditions are serious, you may be facing prolonged...
Injuries covered by workers’ compensation
When injured at work, many Florida residents have one question in mind. Is this covered by workers' compensation? Today we will take a look at some information about workplace injuries. We will also examine workers' compensation and how it works. What is a...
What causes a workers’ compensation claim to be denied?
If you were injured at work and filed a workers’ compensation case it can cover medical bills and lost wages, but what happens if your claim is denied? This can be frustrating and cause you serious financial issues; however, understanding what might result in a denial...
SSD benefits due to anxiety
Anxiety is something that many people in Orlando suffer from. Yet if yours reaches the point of becoming disabling, then you may be concerned about how your inability to deal with it and perform the duties of your job will impact you and your family financially. That...
How long do I need to work until I am eligible to apply for SSDI?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits requires having earned at least 40 work credits throughout your career. Of those credits, however, you must have earned 20 within the past 10 years. Your annual income determines the amount of credits that you...
Common reasons for denied workers’ compensation claims
If a worker suffers an injury while on the job, the employer has a responsibility to cover related expenses through workers’ compensation insurance. Unfortunately, an employee who files a worker’s compensation claim may receive a denial letter. There are different...
Does workers’ compensation cover repetitive motion injuries?
Many Floridians are familiar with repetitive motion injuries. These injuries develop over a prolonged time period due to repeated bodily motions. If you develop a repetitive motion injury on the job, you may be unable to perform your work duties. Chronic back pain and...
Have you gotten a brain injury on the job?
Florida workers do not expect to face injury while on the job. Unfortunately, accidents and incidents happen without warning. If you work with vehicles or other motorized equipment, you face risks other workers may not. This includes the risk of brain and head injury....
Workplace accidents and traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are one of the most common types of workplace accidents in the United States. The high prevalence is due in part to the wide-variety of ways people can acquire head trauma across different work environments, including construction sites,...
