A 2021 study by the Insurance Research Council found that more than 20% of Florida drivers are uninsured. Mississippi has the highest percentage of uninsured drivers, a statistic that correlates with having
Most Florida businesses must purchase workers’ compensation coverage for employees who are injured at work. Only a limited number of employers are exempt from that requirement. The most common exemption applies
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that covers most employees who load, unload, build, repair, or disassemble ships, as well as related jobs that are performed in harbors
In many respects, workers’ compensation benefits in Florida are less generous than those in states that have greater concern for the well-being of injury victims. The failure to cover certain long-term losses caused by work
The Florida Workers’ Compensation Act requires most Florida employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance that covers their employees. The Act also states that employers are not required to provide coverage for
Employees who are injured at work are almost always entitled to workers’ compensation. Most private employees are covered by state workers’ compensation laws. Employees of the federal government are covered
Back injuries are among the most frequent causes of work absences. Back injuries at work account for almost 20% of workers’ compensation claims. They are also among the claims that insurance companies most commonly
Hearing loss is an occupational hazard for many employees. Although hearing can be damaged by a single exposure to a very loud noise, such as an explosion or a falling cargo container, most employment-related hearing loss
Injury victims have the right to pursue compensation. Unless a request for compensation can be settled out of court, victims must make a formal claim. In some cases, they do so by filing a lawsuit. In other cases, including claims
The Florida legislature is extraordinarily friendly to insurance companies and their lobbyists. Unfortunately, the legislature is unfriendly to injured workers. It regularly accepts the myths that insurers spread to avoid paying
What You Need to Know About Uninsured Drivers in Florida
/in blog, Florida's Injured Workers /by AdminA 2021 study by the Insurance Research Council found that more than 20% of Florida drivers are uninsured. Mississippi has the highest percentage of uninsured drivers, a statistic that correlates with having
How Much Do Florida Businesses Pay for Workers Comp Insurance?
/in blog, Florida's Injured Workers /by AdminMost Florida businesses must purchase workers’ compensation coverage for employees who are injured at work. Only a limited number of employers are exempt from that requirement. The most common exemption applies
A Recent National Average Weekly Wage Increase Will Improve LHWCA and DBA Compensation
/in Longshore Workers /by AdminThe Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that covers most employees who load, unload, build, repair, or disassemble ships, as well as related jobs that are performed in harbors
Florida Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Limits on TTD Payments
/in in Florida Workers' Compensation Act /by AdminIn many respects, workers’ compensation benefits in Florida are less generous than those in states that have greater concern for the well-being of injury victims. The failure to cover certain long-term losses caused by work
Can Independent Contractors Receive Florida Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
/in in Florida Workers' Compensation Act /by AdminThe Florida Workers’ Compensation Act requires most Florida employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance that covers their employees. The Act also states that employers are not required to provide coverage for
Who Is Covered by LHWCA?
/in in Florida Workers' Compensation Act /by AdminEmployees who are injured at work are almost always entitled to workers’ compensation. Most private employees are covered by state workers’ compensation laws. Employees of the federal government are covered
Workers’ Compensation for Back Injuries
/in in Florida Workers' Compensation Act /by AdminBack injuries are among the most frequent causes of work absences. Back injuries at work account for almost 20% of workers’ compensation claims. They are also among the claims that insurance companies most commonly
Hearing Loss Claims Under the LHWCA
/in blog, LHWCA /by AdminHearing loss is an occupational hazard for many employees. Although hearing can be damaged by a single exposure to a very loud noise, such as an explosion or a falling cargo container, most employment-related hearing loss
What Deadlines Apply to Florida Claims for Injury Compensation?
/in Florida's Injured Workers /by AdminInjury victims have the right to pursue compensation. Unless a request for compensation can be settled out of court, victims must make a formal claim. In some cases, they do so by filing a lawsuit. In other cases, including claims
How to Avoid Being Accused of Workers’ Comp Fraud?
/in in Florida Workers' Compensation Act /by AdminThe Florida legislature is extraordinarily friendly to insurance companies and their lobbyists. Unfortunately, the legislature is unfriendly to injured workers. It regularly accepts the myths that insurers spread to avoid paying