Our associate, Mark Lee has been selected to the 2018 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected
Social Security Disability and Early Retirement Benefits
Social Security Disability and Early Retirement Benefits
An individual is eligible for disability benefits through the date of full retirement age.[1] For most people approaching retirement age, that is about 66.
Workers’ Compensation Fraud; The Two-Part Inquiry
Fraud in Workers’ Compensation cases can come in many forms: A misrepresentation about how the injury occurred (on vs off the job), or a person working “off the books” and
Volunteers and Florida Workers’ Compensation Coverage
Volunteers and Florida Workers’ Compensation Coverage
There are many volunteer opportunities that are very physical in nature. From building houses to delivering meals, people often give their time and physical efforts
Fall from an Unknown Cause; Compensable or Not?
Imagine two identical situations where two workers are each walking, fall, and sustain an injury. Let’s call these two individuals worker A and worker B. Each worker suffered the fall
How a Bonus Impacts your Average Weekly Wage
We have previously discussed the importance of accurately calculating the average weekly wage in a Florida workers’ compensation case. As the average weekly wage determines the compensation rate paid for
Workers’ Compensation Settlements and Child Support
When an agreement is reached between an injured worker and the employer/carrier to settle a Florida workers’ compensation claim, formal documents will have to be submitted to the judge setting
0.3 Percent SS Cost of Living Adjustment for 2017
0.3 Percent SS Cost of Living Adjustment for 2017
The Social Security Administration announced there will be a 0.3 Percent SS Cost of Living Adjustment for 2017. There are more than
TPD and Misconduct in Florida Workers’ Compensation Cases
Temporary Partial Disability and Termination for Misconduct in Florida Workers’ Compensation Cases
Generally, when an injured worker is under restrictions from an authorized doctor and the injury-related restrictions result in earning
Lunch Time Accidents | Florida Workers’ Compensation
Lunch Time Accidents | Florida Workers’ Compensation
As a general rule, for an on the job injury to be covered under the Florida workers’ compensation act, it must (1) occur in