Many Florida workers are injured in the workplace each year, and when workers are hurt while on the job, they need to be compensated for their lost earnings and medical care costs. Workers that are at a high risk of injury while on the job include factory workers, utility workers, law enforcement officers and construction workers. But even seemingly safe …
Sherman Order: 2013-LDA-00160
DECISION AND ORDER This case arises from a claim for compensation under the Defense Base Act extension to the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. § 901, et. seq., hereinafter referred to as the “LHWCA” or the “Act” and the implementing regulations, 20 C.F.R. parts 701 and 702. See 33 U.S.C. § 905(a). This claim involves controverted claimed …
March 2015 Newsletter
A NEW WEBSITE EXPERIENCE We are proud to announce our website has undergone an extensive upgrade, and it is now available online! We worked closely with our web designers to produce a fresh web experience, integrating many new behind-the-scenes enhancements that allow visitors an opportunity to follow us on social media, read our blogs, and read our Facebook and Forum …
More Private Military Contractors Headed to Iraq
The United States military has a continuing and far-reaching presence across much of the globe, and goes where it is most needed. In recent months, there has been a lot of talk about sending more U.S. troops to Iraq and other locations in the Middle East in order to help stabilize the region. And wherever the United States military goes …
Overuse Injuries & Florida Workers’ Compensation Law
One of the most overlooked forms of injury that a worker can seek workers’ compensation for are injuries due to the overuse of a joint, bone or soft tissue through the course of doing the day-to-day tasks associated with the worker’s job. Many workers do not realize that an overuse injury can be eligible for a workers’ compensation claim. But …