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Personal Injury Law Blog

Welcome to our blog! Here, we provide valuable insights, updates, and expert advice on worker’s compensation and personal injury law. Whether you’re seeking information on navigating a claim or understanding new legislation, our blog is your go-to resource.

When is a third party liable for a work injury in Florida?

Scott Marshall | June 30, 2023

When Florida employees get hurt on the job, they usually file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits to cover their expenses. The workers’ compensation program in Florida can help replace wages after someone gets hurt and cover the cost of their medical treatment. However, there are some gaps in that coverage, especially when it comes ... When is a third party liable for a work injury in Florida?

Was a third party involved in your workplace accident?

Scott Marshall | June 6, 2023

Workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees injured on the job. Benefits include medical expenses and a portion of wages that the injured worker would have otherwise earned, among other types of compensation. Usually, fault is not a big deal in workers’ compensation cases. Regardless of fault on the part of the worker or employer, ... Was a third party involved in your workplace accident?

When is a business responsible for crimes on its premises?

Scott Marshall | March 27, 2023

Criminals often target businesses because there may be a constant flow of resources or customers at a specific location. For example, companies frequented by tourists, like hotels, often experience high rates of property crimes in their parking lots. Businesses that sell alcohol often need to navigate an elevated risk of assaults occurring on or near ... When is a business responsible for crimes on its premises?

What is negligent security?

Scott Marshall | November 28, 2022

You didn’t expect to become the victim of a crime when you went to visit a friend or stopped off at a bar after work. However, that is exactly what ended up happening. You got mugged in the dark alley that connects the bar to the parking lot or in the unilluminated and apparently unrecorded parking ... What is negligent security?

I’m worried I’ll be fired for filing a workers’ comp claim

Scott Marshall | November 4, 2022

A common fear many injured workers have is that filing a workers’ comp claim could put their job in jeopardy. Maybe this has already been implied to them by their boss, or perhaps they’re just considering it before they take action. Some employees may think that filing a claim will create a financial responsibility for ... I’m worried I’ll be fired for filing a workers’ comp claim