Pursuant to Section 440.25 of the Florida Statutes (1994), all Workers’ Compensation cases must go to mediation prior to trial. In fact, the Judge of Compensation Claims will not even set a trial date until after the case has been mediated. The purpose of mediation is to open up lines of communication and explore all the possibilities […]
Workers Compensation Cash Advance – It May Be Available to You!
One of the most challenging aspects for an injured worker to face after an accident is the reduction of income while he or she recovers. Temporary total and temporary partial disability money benefits from the workers’ compensation insurance company do not cover 100% of your salary. These benefits cover roughly between 66% and 64% of the […]
Landmark Ruling for Injured Workers by Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court has made yet another landmark ruling regarding state’s Workers’ Compensation laws. This time ruling on a specific statute that previously cut off the benefits after two years, broadening it to five years of disability benefits. The decision came down in a recent case brought by Bradley Westphal. Westphal, a Florida firefighter, suffered a severe back […]
Can I Change Workers’ Compensation Doctors?
One question I get asked regularly by clients is “Can I change workers’ compensation doctors?”. It is surprising to many of my clients when they find out that they do not get to pick what doctor they get to see following their work accident. In Florida, the insurance company adjuster is the person that selects […]
Work Injury Compensation – Temporary Wages After an Injury
In my experience with work injury compensation cases, one of the most immediate concerns for my clients after a work accident accident is when and how will they be paid. This may be true for you as well. After a work accident, you may be entitled to money benefits. These are the benefits that insurance […]