Recent Blog Posts
Family and Medical Leave Act – Refusing to Accept Light Duty Offer
In Florida, an injured worker may eventually lose his/her job if he/she gets injured and is unable to return to full duty. An employer does not have to keep a position open indefinitely. An injured worker may take a leave of absence from work and is protected for that time under the Family and… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Retaliation and Defenses
Have you been intimidated, coerced, or terminated because you reported a workers’ compensation accident? Your rights have likely been violated, and your employer has possibly broken the law by doing so. As such, you may file a civil claim in Circuit Court, not workers’ compensation Court, for damages including pain and suffering. We strongly… Read More »
Medical Non-Compliance in a Workers’ Compensation Case
When you treat with an authorized doctor following a workplace accident, you must comply with the physician’s recommendations for treatment, if reasonable and medically necessary. If you refuse such treatment, the workers’ compensation carrier may cutoff your benefits for “medical non-compliance.” Contact a West Palm Beach workers’ compensation attorney before you begin missing appointments,… Read More »
Supermarket Injuries
A Deerfield Beach grocery store employee was injured recently when her leg became trapped under a pallet moving device, called a low lift walkie, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Motorized lifting devices come in all shapes and forms, and are one of the leading causes of grocery store, outlet store,… Read More »
Types of Homeowners’ Insurance
According to ValuePenguin, Florida has the highest rate of homeowners’ insurance claims in the country. This is because Florida is prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes and a “rainy” season. Before you ever need to submit a claim to insurance for your home and possessions, it is wise to consider what insurance you… Read More »
Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Asbestos exposure can lead to a deadly form of cancer called mesothelioma, and because asbestos is still used in many products and building materials, it is a constant source of threat in the workplace and at home. If you have suffered from asbestos poisoning, or mesothelioma, you should talk to a West Palm Beach… Read More »
Vandalism Claims
If you are the unfortunate victim of home vandalism, the last thing you need right now is to be denied coverage by your homeowners’ insurance. However, vandalism claims are often denied. Insurance companies routinely offer low settlements for vandalism, arguing that the damage you have suffered is much less than what you claim. If… Read More »
Occupational Welding Injuries
Welding is a trade that requires intense training and many years of mastery. Even then, it is a dangerous job to undertake because of the immense heat and pressure that is required to fasten two pieces of metal or thermoplastics together. According to Industrial Safety and Hygiene News, one out of every 250 construction… Read More »
Fitness Gym Injuries
Many people use gyms to prevent injuries as they age and increase their general fitness and health levels. However, not everyone leaves a gym in a better condition in which they entered. Fitness gyms can become crowded and hazardous if not properly maintained and supervised. People have to navigate safely between lifting machines, free… Read More »
Montanile v. Board of Trustees
Depending on your job description, you may be at risk of personal injury when you show up to work each morning. Those who do manual labor are, of course, more prone to injury than those who work in an office. However, no matter how you are injured or what your line of work may… Read More »
