If you were injured while working on the job and are considering hiring an attorney, here are five reasons why you should hire a lawyer to represent you: 1. They can get in contact with the adjuster If you have ever tried to get ahold of your adjuster when you needed...
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Getting Injured At Work: The First Steps Into The Maze
While Florida's workers' compensation laws may be designed to get you the help you need, rarely does it ever go smoothly. Even from the onset, I can't tell you the number of times when a client had said to me that when they got injured on the job, their attempt to...
Workers’ Comp for Remote Employees: Here’s What You Need to Know
The landscape of work underwent a transformative shift in March 2020 when the world plunged into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This abrupt change gave rise to remote work models and paved the way for what is now known as the Great Resignation. The aftermath...
Reasons Why Your Workers’ Compensation Checks May be Delayed and When You Should Contact an Attorney
After an on-the-job injury, you may have filed for workers’ compensation (WC) benefits. However, if you are waiting for the checks to arrive and there seems to be a delay, there may be a reason for it, and we can help. Often insurance companies want to avoid paying...
What to Do if My Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Comp Insurance
Most employers are required by law to carry workers’ compensation (WC) insurance to cover employees if they get injured on the job. However, some companies fail to comply with the law and don’t carry the proper insurance. If you get hurt while working, you may still...
Understanding Workers’ Comp Benefits in Florida: When Are You Eligible for Benefits?
Workers’ compensation laws vary widely by state. If you work in Florida, you should familiarize yourself with the rules so if you get hurt on the job; you know exactly what to expect and how to proceed. What is Florida Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is...
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for Repetitive Stress Injuries?
If your job requires heavy lifting, uncomfortable postures, or repetition of tasks, you may be at risk for a repetitive stress injury (RSI). Also known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), overuse injuries, or cumulative trauma (CT) injuries, these...
Employers Turn a “Blind Eye” to Their Injured Worker
Tim Duggins’ was working on a construction project when a nail head flew into his eye. Mr. Duggins assumed worker’s compensation benefits would cover the expenses for his injuries, but proper workers’ compensation processes had not been...
Can I See a Chiropractor While Receiving Workers’ Compensation?
The short answer to this question is, yes, you can see a chiropractor while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. When an employee sustains an injury in the workplace, surgery, physical therapy, and medication might be necessary to achieve relief....
Case Results — The Law Offices of Adam Baron, P.A. Recovers Millions in Compensation for Victims of Work Accidents, Negligent Security, and More
At the Law Offices of Adam Baron, P.A., our attorneys are committed to our goal of helping the victims of negligence recover the compensation they deserve. We have represented a wide variety of clients, and practice in the areas of car accidents, motorcycle...