Orlando, Florida, Legal Blog
Occupational hazards that health care workers encounter
On the job, there are many different ways in which health care workers sustain injuries. Sometimes, accidents occur due to slick floors, falling objects, sharp objects or repetitive strain over the course of many years. Moreover, if you work in this field, you are...
When an insurance company acts in bad faith
After an auto accident injury, you expect to be able to recover medical expenses and other costs from the insurance company. If your insurance company or the responsible driver's insurer fails to live up to the policy promises, you may have a bad faith claim. Learn...
Understanding the ‘Going and Coming’ rule
Workers' compensation should cover any losses related to your work-related injury, which involves lost wages from missing work and medical bills. However, understanding what constitutes a “work-related injury” is paramount. A key element in this is the so-called...
How are SSD and SSDI different?
Navigating the maze that is the US system for entitlements and support can be disorienting enough on its own. However, understanding which set of benefits you are eligible for is an important step of the application process. If you suffer from a disability, you may...
Is your job giving you carpal tunnel syndrome?
If your job requires you to make repetitive motions with your fingers, hands or wrists, you face a high risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, OrthoInfo.com explains that almost all carpal tunnel syndrome begins at work. You risk of developing CTS...
What conditions may shorten the processing time for SSDI claims?
You may have heard that the approval process for Social Security Disability benefits is long and arduous. In some cases, though, you may be able to have the U.S. Social Security Administration fast-track its decision. Whether you may do so depends largely on the type...
What is the most common office injury?
Most people do not think that offices are particularly dangerous places to work. It is likely that people would cite a construction zone or logging as far more dangerous, particularly concerning catastrophic injury. However, millions of Americans work in offices every...
Losing mental focus and the risk of a workplace accident
When a worker is unable to concentrate on his or her job duties, the risk of an accident occurring increases. During 2018, there were more than two million non-fatal work-related injuries and illnesses reported by employers in the private sector alone, according to...
How does SSA decide if my disability qualifies for benefits?
If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Florida, you may be wondering how SSA determines whether your ailment qualifies. There are two types of disability programs under the SSA — Social Security disability insurance and Supplemental...
Reporting workers’ compensation claims for construction workers
If you or someone in your family works on construction job sites, you know all too well the level and types of risks faced at work every day. Even with clearly documented safety regulations in place, some accidents still happen. Workers may also develop illnesses...
