Immigrants founded and built America. Coastal states like Florida have a rich history of immigrant innovation and achievement, and many of our citizens who live and work here either came from other countries or are the children or grandchildren of immigrants. Naturally, those who still have family abroad and have enjoyed all that America has… Read More »
The Denver Post reported on a recent class action settlement in a workers compensation case brought against Wal-Mart in Colorado. Injured Wal-Mart employees with workers comp claims alleged that Wal-Mart and its adjuster hindered medical providers from making independent judgments on how to treat injured workers. Federal judge Robert Blackburn in the U.S. District Court… Read More »
Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder that becomes noticeable in children at about three years old. It usually affects the child’s ability to communicate and general skills of social interaction. Autism affects individuals to varying degrees and is recognized by a certain set of behaviors referred to as a spectrum disorder. Autism was once a rare… Read More »
The American Diabetes Association reports that 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes, meaning that 8.3% of the population suffers from the disease. People with diabetes may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In order to recover, you must be able to show either that you… Read More »
In order to receive workers compensation benefits for an injury, it must have occurred in the course and scope of employment. Accidents off the premises during break are generally not compensable. However, accidents that occur on premises during a normal break or while attending to routine personal hygiene/comfort issues are compensable. As is always the… Read More »
The country is now involved in the longest war in American history. This war effort, along with the increased survival rate of combat injuries, has contributed to a rising number of disabled veterans. The number of disabled veterans has increased since the beginning of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to nearly 3 million —… Read More »
Telecommuting is generally defined as using technology to permit employees to work from remote locations in lieu of or in addition to the traditional office setting. Many telecommuters work from a home office or in the field. In years past, if you wanted to work from home, you had to take everything you needed with… Read More »
Many people in their late 50s and 60s have chosen to remain in the workforce longer than previous generations. The American Association of Retired People (AARP) found in a 2003 survey that “80% of boomers are planning to work after retirement age.” For some, economic conditions such as downturns in the stock market and lower… Read More »
Prevalence in the United States Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States according to data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Over one-third of adults in our country are considered obese. The incidence of obesity varies by state and region with the Southern United States having the highest prevalence. Obesity presents a… Read More »
Most employers are required by Florida law to have workers compensation insurance to cover the costs of treating work-related injuries. When you suffer an on the job injury, it is important report the incident to your employer immediately or as soon as you are able. Your employer will complete the needed claim forms so that… Read More »
