Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Florida Workers’ Compensation Reform an Ongoing Threat to Workers
Over the last 30 years, the Florida Legislature has reduced benefits payable to an injured worker. Rising costs of medical care result in higher costs for workers’ compensation insurers and higher premiums for employers. Workers’ compensation “reform” usually results in cutting benefits to injured workers while keeping insurers profitable. Workers’ Compensation Research Institute Rings… Read More »
Commonly Asked Workers’ Compensation Questions
Suffering a workplace injury can be one of the more difficult and confusing times of a person’s life. The attorneys of Celeste Law Firm are here to answer any questions you may have. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for more information on how we can assist you in your case. When Do… Read More »
Compiling Evidence After a Personal Injury Accident or Workplace Accident
Whether you were involved in a traffic collision or hurt on an unsafe premise due to a slip and fall, your first priority should be receiving emergency care then to gather evidence of negligence of the responsible party. Call 911 and Provide Medical Attention Immediately, if Necessary Quite often an injured victim will not… Read More »
Mold Exposure for Workers’ Compensation and Civil Cases
Mold exposure is a common cause of workplace-related illness. Additionally, toxic mold exposure can occur in the home. If you are renting, your landlord has a responsibility to either prevent mold from occurring or taking action to get rid of the mold. You may file a personal injury lawsuit against your landlord for damages… Read More »
Interaction Between Workers’ Compensation, the ADA, and Employment Discrimination
Workplace discrimination comes in many shapes and forms. It is important to keep in mind that at no point is it acceptable for an employer to discriminate, such as fire or demote an employee, based on race, color, creed, nationality, gender, sexual identity, family or pregnancy status, age, disability, or religion. Such discrimination falls… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation and Co-Worker Immunity from Lawsuits
If you were injured on the job by a co-worker, unless it was an intentional act, you are precluded from suing your co-worker but may still file a workers’ compensation claim against the employer and its carrier. In Florida, it is very difficult to sue a co-worker for causing your injuries on the job…. Read More »
Workers’ Compensation and a Third-Party Lawsuit
It is a common belief that financial responsibility of all on-the-job accidents falls onto the shoulders of your employer, and/or, more accurately, its insurance carrier. While workers’ compensation takes the place of suing your employer in most cases for causing personal injuries, you may still sue a third party who may have been responsible… Read More »
Election of Remedies for Workplace Accidents
When an employee is injured on the job or becomes ill from the work he or she performs, the vast majority of the time he or she will not have the option of pursuing a personal injury lawsuit against his or her employer. That is, assuming that he or she worked for an employer… Read More »
Failed Attempt to Return to Work
After a serious injury, before returning to work it is best to take the time you need to heal physically, as well as ensure that you recover emotionally and psychologically. All too often, injured workers rush back to the job before they are ready. The drive to do so is hard to resist: you… Read More »
Offsets of Workers’ Compensation
If you have been injured and permanently disabled on the job, you undoubtedly have a lot of questions. If I am receiving workers’ compensation, will I still be eligible for Social Security Disability? Will my VA benefits be cut if I receive Permanent Total Disability or Social Security Disability benefits? An experienced attorney can… Read More »
