With the new year beginning, there are changes being made to Florida's laws regarding workers' compensation. Insurance rates for workers' compensation influence how businesses protect their employees. When costs are high, businesses might try to avoid buying into...
Will a boom in construction lead to more job site injuries?
Construction is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. As Florida readers may know, construction is a job that can be relatively risky, and job site safety should be a primary concern for every construction company, site manager and employer. This...
Government shutdown begins to affect those waiting for disability
With a government shutdown in place, a major question people have is how it will affect Social Security Disability (SSD). Right now, the government shutdown affects around 25 percent of the government.The best news so far is that the payments made to those with...
Always seek medical treatment after a personal injury
It is never fun when you suffer an injury, whether it's a small cut or something much more serious. Regardless of the kind of injury you suffer, you have to be concerned about the risk of infection, complications and other issues that could arise.It's extremely...
13 injured in U-turn crash
A personal injury can change your life from the moment it occurs. The trauma of the injury, combined with everything you have to go through to get medical help and care, can devastate you.If you do get hurt, you need to know who can be held responsible. In many cases,...
Vets with PTSD may qualify for SSDI
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a complex mental health condition that occurs after someone has experienced or witnessed a shocking or terrifying event. For example, many who experience the symptoms of PTSD have been in motor vehicle accidents or have been...
Workers’ compensation rates to decrease in 2019
All employers in Florida must have workers' compensation insurance. This is the form of insurance that protects workers in the case of an injury.What is interesting is that a recent report described the reduction in workers' compensation rates. Workers' compensation...
What can you do if you’re denied workers’ compensation?
Even if you have suffered an on-the-job injury, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll immediately receive workers' compensation benefits. In fact, even if you're due benefits, something could get in the way that slows you down.Here are some steps to take if you're denied...
How to respond to aggressive driving
Even if you're a courteous driver, there's always a chance you could run into someone who is overly aggressive on the road. If this happens, you have one goal in mind: to remove yourself from the situation as quickly and as safely as possibleIf an aggressive driver...
Tips for driving safely in a traffic jam
You never know when you'll drive your vehicle into a traffic jam. Even if you try to avoid this, there are times when you have no choice.As frustrating as it may be to drive in heavy traffic, you don't want to do anything that will increase the odds of being involved...







