A work-related crash or lifting injury can leave a truck driver dealing with pain, missed paychecks, and an insurer that asks for documentation at every step. Many workers focus on the medical facts, which makes sense. Procedure can still determine how quickly treatment is approved, whether wage benefits continue, and…
Workers’ compensation disputes can feel final long before they truly are. A judge of compensation claims issues an order, benefits change or stop, and the injured worker is left trying to understand whether any review is possible. In Florida, appeals in workers’ compensation cases follow specialized rules, and certiorari review…
Insurance companies and defense lawyers sometimes accuse an injured person of fraud during a case, usually based on inconsistencies in discovery responses, deposition testimony, medical history, or prior accident disclosures. Florida courts treat those accusations seriously. In some situations, a judge can dismiss an entire injury claim if the court…
A slip and fall can feel embarrassing in the moment, especially if it happens in a busy store, restaurant, hotel lobby, or apartment complex. You might stand up quickly, brush yourself off, and tell everyone you are fine. Then the pain sets in later. Your ankle swells. Your back tightens…
After a car accident in Miami, you may expect the at-fault driver’s insurance company to start paying your medical bills right away. In Florida, that is not usually how it works. Florida follows a “no-fault” system for many motor vehicle accidents, which means your first source of coverage is often…
A crash in a work vehicle can create two problems at once. Injuries need treatment right away, and coverage questions start almost immediately. Many people assume the employer’s commercial auto policy will handle everything. Some claims do move smoothly. Other situations escalate into coverage disputes that delay payment and put…
If you were injured at work in Florida and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, being scheduled for an Independent Medical Examination can feel unsettling. The exam may be presented as routine or neutral, but its impact on your claim can be significant. Many injured workers are surprised to learn that…
Getting hurt at work can turn your life upside down fast. You are trying to manage pain, keep your job, and figure out how you are supposed to pay bills while you heal. When you report the injury and then receive a denial from the insurance carrier, it can feel…
Rear-end collisions are often brushed off as minor inconveniences, especially when the vehicles involved show limited visible damage. You might hear comments like “it was just a tap” or “the cars barely look damaged.” In reality, rear-end accidents regularly cause injuries that linger for months or even years. If you…
Rental car accidents create confusion even for people who have been through a crash before. In Miami, where tourism, business travel, and temporary vehicle use are constant, rental car collisions are especially common. If you are injured in one of these crashes, figuring out who pays for medical care, vehicle…