If you have a family member who served in the armed forces in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan or other military operations, you can probably recall the long months of deployment waiting for word of your loved one's safety. When your family member returned home, you likely...
Florida among states with highest Social Security payouts
If you live in Florida, then you're used to seeing many retired people. Florida is a well-known state for retirement, and people love the sandy beaches, warm weather and tropical vibes.What's interesting about Florida, though, is how many people collect Social...
Workers’ compensation: A right for most employees
Workers' compensation coverage is essential to employees who have been hurt on the job. It provides many important benefits such as medical coverage, compensation for lost wages, vocational rehabilitation and more.Most workers in Florida have a right to workers'...
Crash on vacation? What should you do?
You've been dreaming of coming to Kissimmee for some time because you're a huge fan of Disney and everything the local area has to offer. Unfortunately, along the drive from the airport to your rental home, you were involved in a significant car accident.Instead of...
Denied disability claim? You can keep fighting for benefits
Perhaps you suffered serious injuries in a car accident that have left you unable to meet the physical demands of your job. Maybe you have a grave medical condition that leaves you requiring extensive medical care and time off from work. There are many physical,...
Get help with your Social Security Disability application
If you suffer a disability as a result of an injury or deteriorating health, you may wish to look into obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD). This is compensation provided to you each month by the government. You earned this compensation by working, and if you...
Mental health concerns can qualify for Social Security Disability
As someone who has struggled with the trauma of a workplace accident, you may have trouble with emotional disturbances that make it hard for you to work. Maybe you have flashbacks or trouble sleeping at night; You might have panic attacks on the job or be exhausted.In...
What do employers have to do regarding workers’ compensation?
Florida workers will find it beneficial to learn about their rights in case of an accident at some point in the future. No matter what type of job you have, it is in your interests to learn as much as possible about how to get what you need in the event you require...
Social media could impact disability benefits in the future
News from March 19, 2019, discussed an interesting claim that the Social Security Administration (SSA) may begin using social media to evaluate people's disability claims. Presently, the federal agency does use Facebook and Instagram to investigate cases of fraud, but...
Workers’ compensation costs drop in Florida
In 2019, there is a positive movement happening in Florida. Businesses are going to get a break on the cost of workers' compensation insurance.In the past, some businesses have argued that insurance was far too expensive. Smaller businesses may have risked going...







