Protecting The Rights Of Injury Victims Since 1987
Remote work has raised new questions about workplace injuries and workers’ compensation. If you work from home in Florida, you may still qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. The key question is whether the injury happened while you were doing your job....
If you are visiting Florida and get hurt in an Uber crash, figuring out who pays can be a confusing process. The answer usually involves multiple layers of insurance that “stack” depending on the situation, your injuries and the timing of the ride at issue. Florida is...
You landed at Orlando International, grabbed your rental keys and pulled onto a road you have never driven before, in a car you have never driven before, surrounded by other tourists doing the exact same thing. Orlando's roads are genuinely confusing even for people...
Drunk drivers cause some of the most serious crashes on Florida roads. These accidents often result in severe injuries, expensive medical bills and time away from work. Florida law allows you to seek compensation from the drunk driver who caused your injuries. In some...
A bicycle dooring crash can happen in a split second. You may be riding past a parked or stopped vehicle when someone inside opens a door right into your path. You might hit the door before you can brake, or you might jerk away and lose control trying to avoid it....
A serious injury can change your life quickly, leaving you with big medical bills and lost income. When someone else causes your injury, you deserve fair payment. For many years, Florida has been quite forgiving over how much fault for the accident and resulting...
Car accidents can cause injuries, medical bills and many questions. Florida uses a no-fault insurance system. This means not every crash leads to a lawsuit. In many cases, drivers must first rely on their own insurance. However, the law allows lawsuits in certain...
Getting into a car accident while living out of state can create a complicated scenario. Not only are you likely short on time, but the legal process can be unfamiliar. Understanding how the state addresses your situation can help going forward. Florida's no-fault...
Hotel housekeeping work often requires speed, repetition and physical effort. You may clean many rooms in one shift while lifting, pushing or reaching in tight spaces. Some injuries happen suddenly, but others build over time from repeated strain. When pain starts to...
The moment you leave home for work, are you protected by workers' compensation? Generally no, but the exceptions matter more than the rule. Employees who make work-related stops, travel to multiple locations or drive as part of their job duties often qualify for full...