Florida Workers’ Comp: Reporting Your Injury
Two recent Florida workers’ compensation decisions show how quickly a claim can fail if an injured worker does not clearly report an “injury” within 30 days and maintain consistent records.
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Can You Refuse Light-Duty Work Because of a Tough Commute? A Florida Case Offers Guidance
Facing a light-duty job offer after a workplace injury? A Florida workers’ compensation lawyer can help you protect your TPD benefits by showing when a refusal is “justifiable” under Florida Statute 440.15(6)—including commute and transportation problems—and by building the medical and practical evidence to support the refusal.
Completion of the OJCC Certified Scholar Program 2026
Mark Lee was honored to be selected for the 2026 OJCC Certified Scholar program, which concluded on April 22, 2026. The program is an extensive, deep dive for experienced Florida Workers’ Compensation professionals. Candidates are nominated by judges.
FCCI denial – Who Pays When Subcontractors Lack Workers’ Comp?
Florida Workers’ Compensation – FCCI denial. This dispute centered around whether there was no coverage, FCCI insurance covered the claim, or Accident Fund had coverage. The FCCI denial was overturned and FCCI was found liable to provide coverage.
Florida Workers’ Compensation – DWC 19 form – Employee Earnings Report
If you’re dealing with a Florida workers’ compensation claim, you might be asked to fill out a DWC-19 form. Here’s what you need to know:
Social Security Announces 2.8% COLA for 2026
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% benefit increase for 2026. See the announcement here. This will increase the average monthly Social Security benefit for disability beneficiaries from $1,586 to $1,630. The COLA will take effect beginning in January...
Impairment Income Benefits
Impairment Income Benefits – Florida Workers’ Compensation When an injured worker is placed maximum medical improvement, the treating physician assigns an impairment rating. The impairment rating is based on the amount of permanent dysfunction according to the 1996...
Mold Exposure Cases – Florida Workers’ Compensation Claims
Mold Exposure Cases are difficult to prove under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act. Under Florida Statute section 440.02(2) which states: An injury or disease caused by exposure to a toxic substance, including, but not limited to, fungus or mold, is not an injury...
What is a Workers’ Compensation Set Aside Arrangement?
In years past (pre-1980’s), Medicare beneficiaries would settle their claims with workers’ compensation and then the very next day, would put medical services through Medicare. CMS/Medicare did not appreciate paying for expenses that should otherwise be covered by...
Non-Compliance in Florida Workers’ Compensation Claims
I have heard this phrased several ways from clients: ‘the adjuster said if I didn’t make the doctor appointment, my benefits would be cut off” “I had to reschedule an appointment, and the adjuster suspended my benefits” “I missed an appointment, and my case was...