You may have noticed that when we described the scenarios where workers can file a lawsuit for compensation after a workplace accident, we did not mention suing their employers and co-workers. That’s because, in most cases, workers who are eligible for workers’ comp benefits cannot separately sue their employer. That’s the basic trade-off in workers’…
If your claim is limited to receiving workers’ comp benefits, then in general it will pay for your medical costs (usually billed directly to the workers’ comp insurance company by your doctor), and for two-thirds of the income you miss out on earning because of a temporary or permanent disability. The death benefit under workers’…
If you suffered injuries in an accident while performing your job duties, then no matter where the accident happened, you probably have the same rights as those described above. Or, to put it another way, your “workplace” constitutes anywhere you do your job as required by your employer, and not just the physical location of…
Two things. First, if you haven’t done so already, report your workplace accident injuries to your employer. That is essential to protect your right to workers’ comp benefits. Second, seek appropriate medical care and do as your doctor says. This serves several important purposes. It protects your health, which is the number one priority. It…
That depends on what kind of treatment, and if you have workers’ comp coverage. If workers’ comp covers you, then you can go to any qualified doctor for emergency treatment. However, for any other medical care related to your workplace accident injury, you must only seek treatment from a medical provider who the workers’ comp…
Yes, but Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that a driver’s own insurance covers their injuries following a motor vehicle accident. You will first file a claim with your own insurance to get compensation when you are injured. However, this no-fault law also means you cannot pursue the at-fault party in court unless you meet certain conditions.
You have four years from the date of a truck accident to file a Fort Lauderdale truck accident claim. If you miss this filing deadline, you can be barred from pursuing compensation for your damages.
According to Florida laws, an insurance company is not allowed to raise your insurance rate following a Fort Lauderdale trucking accident if you file a claim because the other driver was uninsured or underinsured or if the other party was at fault.
Generally, according to Florida’s no-fault laws, your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) will cover up to 80 percent of your medical bills and 60 percent of your lost wages up to $10,000. Any remaining balance can be covered by other avenues, such as any additional insurance coverage you have, medical insurance, and the at-fault driver’s insurance…
Typically, if the truck driver is an employee of a trucking company, the company might be held responsible for their actions on the job. Yet, if the truck driver is an independent contractor, to pursue the trucking company, first figure out the relationship between the company and the truck driver.