Workers in Florida who are injured while they are at work rely on the worker's compensation system to get the compensation they need to survive. The legality of the whole worker's compensation is being called into question by an appeal filed with the United States...
Effects of childbirth on a woman’s body can be traumatic
A woman's body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy. It goes through a lot of trauma during labor and birth. In some cases, that trauma can lead to long-lasting injuries that must be properly diagnosed and managed so that the women doesn't end up living life...
Workers’ compensation changes might be coming
Changes to the workers' compensation program in Florida might be changing. The proposed changes are being pounced upon by the Florida Chamber of Commerce because there is a chance that the changes could slow job growth in the state.The changes that are proposed have...
Birth injury claims are meant to help with future medical costs
A baby coming into the world is a beautiful experience most parents excitedly anticipate. When that beauty is clouded by medical errors that lead to the baby being harmed, the parents might wonder if there is anything they can do. Medical malpractice claims based on...
Car accident injury claims hinge on negligence
When you are injured in a car accident, you might decide to seek compensation. The claim for compensation hinges on a few points but one of the most important is negligence. Your case will need to show that the negligence of the defendant caused the accident that led...
Withdrawals and recalls of medications are serious matters
The medications that you take should be safe for you to use. Of course, there are some instances in which that wouldn't be the case for every patient. Some examples of this would be if you have a condition that is considered a contraindication for the drug or if you...
I’ve hurt my back at work. Now what?
Because back injuries often involve the spine, they can impact you in a variety of different ways, from limiting mobility to causing chronic pain. To address these issues, you may need to be hospitalized, undergo surgery and go through months of physical therapy and...
Workers’ compensation at heart of Florida Supreme Court case
A case is before the Florida Supreme Court that alleges that workers who file for workers' compensation are having their rights violated since they receive inadequate benefits at the expense of losing their right to seek compensation through a lawsuit. This case was...
Takata air bags are still making news after another woman dies
The Takata air bag recall has been making the news for a while now. That doesn't seem likely to change since new developments are still occurring in this horrible product liability issue. People who were injured years ago are still affected by the injuries they...
What are the elements necessary for workers’ compensation?
Being injured at work usually means that you will need to file for workers' compensation if the injury is severe enough that you require medical care and might need to miss work as you heal. Interestingly, not all claims for workers' compensation benefits stem from an...