We Help The Injured And Disabled
Missing a workers' compensation payment can create financial pressure. Rent, groceries and medical bills often continue even when income suddenly stops, making any delay especially stressful. If you expected a workers' comp payment but it has not arrived, knowing the...
The unexpected loss of workers’ compensation benefits can create serious financial and personal difficulties for an injured employee. In Florida, this situation happens far more often than most people realize, leaving workers confused, stressed and financially...
If you suffer a workplace injury in Florida, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. This system provides medical care and wage replacement for employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. Yet not every injury automatically qualifies....
After a workplace injury, employees focus on medical treatment and recovery without realizing that Florida's workers' compensation system has strict deadlines for reporting workplace injuries. Missing the 30-day notice requirement can jeopardize access to medical...
An employee suffering from a workplace injury may want to focus on recovery and returning to work. However, the workers’ compensation process may sometimes involve an additional medical evaluation. During the process, the insurance company could request an IME,...
After a workplace injury in Florida, an insurance adjuster will quickly call to ask for a recorded statement. They present this phone interview as a routine step to process your benefits. However, Florida law does not require you to provide a recorded statement to a...
If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may wonder how much you need to set aside for taxes. Since Florida has no state income tax, you only need to worry about your federal obligations. To help you avoid significant year-end...
Making a mistake at work happens to everyone. If that mistake led to your injury, you might worry that you've lost your right to workers' compensation. The good news is that you likely haven't and understanding how the system works can help ease your concern. Florida...
If you are injured on the job in Florida, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits which can help cover your medical care and lost wages. However, many employers and insurers tend to deny claims, leaving employees struggling to get treatment and pay their...
When a disability strikes and affects your ability to work, replacing that lost income becomes increasingly important, especially when you have a family to support. Many people in Florida rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) when a physical or mental...