Orlando, Florida, Legal Blog
Mistakes to avoid when making workers’ compensation claims
Workers' compensation provides benefits to employees who incur injuries at work. Apart from a few exceptions, you may claim workers’ compensation benefits such as medical treatment, rehabilitation, recovery and payment for time off work. In Florida, the Division of...
Work-related injuries can impact an entire family
When an injury occurs on the job, an employee may be hit very hard by physical, financial and mental problems that disrupt their life in different ways. These hurdles can make it very hard for an injured worker to recover, and they may have to deal with an...
What is benefit verification letter?
If you apply for Social Security Disability benefits in Florida, you will eventually receive a benefit verification letter. This is an important document that you want to keep in a safe place with your other important papers. You will need this letter in the future....
What happens when your work injury grows worse?
It is not an uncommon scenario: A worker sustains an injury, files and settles a workers’ compensation claim and, as time goes by, instead of getting better, the injury grows worse. Because the claim is closed, however, does that mean the worker must pay out of pocket...
What is the difference between SSD and SSDI?
If you are looking to apply for Social Security Disability in Florida, it is important to understand the ins and outs of the system. As you will quickly learn, Social Security is a very complex governmental organism. There are many different types of disability, and...
How can back pain impact you financially?
Many Florida workers suffer from back pain. It may be from an old injury or due to the repetitive stress of your job. Regardless of how you got it, you likely are not the only one in your workplace suffering from a sore back. But do you know how costly back pain can...
How does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affect you?
Workers in Florida who use their hands often are at risk for repetitive stress injuries. Despite how common these injuries are, there is not much discussion on the profound impact they can have on your life. Today, we will take a look at Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is...
The purpose of workers’ compensation benefits for employees
When people have the chance to pursue a new career opportunity in Florida, they often have a list of their own questions for potential employers. These questions may address topics like wages, expectations, responsibilities, travel and benefits. Workers' compensation...
Workers’ compensation for PTSD among first responders
When people think of workers’ compensation in Florida, police officers and other first responders are rarely the people who come to mind. Getting workers’ comp for mental health problems is also not something many people consider. Yet, according to NBC News, more...
Social Security for an adult disabled child
Most people in Florida know that if they should ever become disabled, they may have the ability to qualify for and receive financial benefits through the Social Security Administration. However, it is important to know that one person's Social Security records may...
