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
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
Workers’ Compensation benefits generally fall into one of two categories. Benefits are either for lost or reduced wages, referred to as “indemnity” benefits; or are for medical which include treatment, prescriptions, apparatus’s, mileage reimbursement among other things. This article is going to focus on indemnity benefits. You may be able
Proving the happening of an accident under Florida’s workers’ compensation law is not always an easy thing, but it is even more difficult when there was no actual accident or incident that you can pinpoint. In other words, if you fell off of a ladder, tripped or slipped, and fell
Neurogenic bladder, alternatively known as neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, is a problem that occurs when a person lacks bladder control due to a brain, nerve, or spinal cord problem. Several nerves and muscles must work together for the bladder to hold urine until the person is ready to empty
Social Security Disability insurance is a program administered by the federal government and funded through payroll tax revenues that pay benefits to those who have worked and paid taxes on their earnings for the past 10 of 15 years and are unable to work due to a long-term medical condition.
Introduction to Civilian Contractor Injury Concerns The worker’s compensation system is intricately designed to afford swift relief to employees, ensuring they are covered in case of workplace mishaps, irrespective of the fault determination. In Florida, the law mandates employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, although there are certain exemptions. When
