Workers’ compensation in Florida is a no-fault system. The injured worker does not have to prove that the accident was not their fault in order to obtain benefits. The employer must pay benefits regardless of fault. In exchange for this, employers are not liable for pain and suffering and other
To hold another party liable in a wrongful death claim requires proving that their negligence resulted in a person’s death. Negligence is a legal term used to refer to a party’s failure to use reasonable care in any given situation. Establishing negligence is the key to a successful claim and
Like any other collision, many factors lead to semi-truck accidents. However, the primary contributing factor is driver error, either on the part of the truck driver or the driver of another vehicle. If you’ve been injured in an accident, contact the Truck Accident Attorneys at LaBovick Law Group, and read
Florida drivers are required by law to carry auto insurance. When an uninsured driver is involved in an accident and gets caught, they may face various penalties. Penalties for Driving Without Insurance in Florida When drivers get into car accidents without insurance, they will be responsible for their resulting expenses
Uninsured motorist coverage (UM) is an optional form of auto insurance that drivers can purchase in Florida. It provides coverage beyond your personal injury protection (PIP) policy when you are involved in a collision with a driver who does not have car insurance. Although the state requires every driver to
Introduction Obesity is not just a health concern but a multifaceted challenge that impacts millions of Americans in various ways. It’s essential to explore a crucial question: Can you get disability for obesity? This guide seeks to answer this and delve deeper into the implications of obesity on individuals’ lives,
Endometriosis is a disease that involves the tissue that lines the uterus. When a person has endometriosis, the endometrium tissue grows outside of the uterus in growths called endometrial implants. These growths are typically found in the pelvis or abdomen and can grow on linings and organs, such as the
Dwarfism, often medically recognized as “achondroplasia” or simply “ACH,” is a rare genetic condition. Resulting in skeletal dysplasia, it significantly influences bone growth. This condition is defined by its distinct physical characteristics: notably shorter limbs compared to the average person, an unusually large head, and a standard torso size. The
Unpacking the SSA Exam and SSDI Consultative Examinations Embarking on the journey towards securing Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is a path laden with meticulous assessments orchestrated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). At the epicenter of these assessments lies the medical evaluation of the claimant, scrutinized through various lenses
Workers’ Compensation benefits generally fall into one of two categories. Benefits are either for lost time or reduced wages, referred to as “indemnity” benefits; or are for medical benefits which include treatment, prescriptions, apparatus’s, mileage reimbursement among other things. This article is going to focus on indemnity benefits. You may
