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Aggressive and Deadly Ailments May Be Expedited for SSDI Benefits in Florida
June 22, 2021
If you are suffering from a significant, aggressive, and deadly disease or ailment, it is fair to say you are not focused on your career or holding down gainful employment. It is also potentially safe to assume you are unable to do so even if you have the motivation for such efforts. Without a job […]
Can You Get SSDI in Florida for a Catastrophic Injury?
June 7, 2021
When you are so badly hurt that your ability to work and hold down any type of gainful employment is not practical or even impossible, you may be able to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits in Florida. Obtaining Social Security Disability benefits in Florida tends to be a difficult task for most claimants and […]
Tips to Identify Florida Workers' Compensation Fraud
May 24, 2021
Every system has the potential for fraud to exist. Florida’s workers’ compensation system is no different and sometimes a fraudulent claim makes its way through. Fraud can happen when: A worker fakes their injury. An unethical doctor may team up with an employee to submit claims for procedures and treatment that did not happen. A […]
Is Preauthorization Always Necessary for Florida Workers' Comp?
May 10, 2021
The workers’ compensation system in Florida can be complicated and if claimants are not aware of their rights or how the process works, they could jeopardize their ability to obtain benefits. One of the most important things for workers who are injured while on the job to understand is that in the vast majority of […]
Can Florida Bartenders Get Workers' Comp Benefits?
April 26, 2021
Tallahassee has many really good restaurants as well as exceptional places to get a smart drink. You may have a specific spot you prefer for happy hour and you may even have a specific bartender who makes your adult beverages just right for your sensibilities. While you sit back to relax with a cocktail, your […]
Get Help Filing a Florida Workers' Compensation Claim for COVID
April 5, 2021
Generally, workers’ compensation in Florida wouldn’t cover a community-spread illness that Americans contract every day like the common cold or even the flu. However, the current pandemic with the COVID-19 virus makes some professions more hazardous for catching the virus than others. Because of this, the danger level that has increased in certain industry sectors […]
Tips to Avoid Scammers When Applying for Florida SSDI Benefits
March 22, 2021
According to the United States Bureau of Justice Statistics, 10% of individuals over the age of 15 were victimized by the crime of identity theft. This breaks down to more than 17 million people. In 2016, the total financial amount of losses reported by individuals who were victimized added up to about $17.5 billion. Identity […]
If You Haven't Had a Job Can You Get SSDI in Florida?
March 8, 2021
If you never paid into the Social Security system because you have not worked but you are disabled, it is logical to wonder if you would be eligible for benefits. The Social Security Administration assesses a claimant’s background including their work history to see if there are enough work credits to obtain SSDI. Without a […]
Why Injuries From Commuting to Work Don't Qualify for Florida Workers' Comp
February 22, 2021
In the state of Florida, a worker that is injured on the job with relation to their professional responsibilities can obtain Florida workers’ compensation benefits. After a workplace accident, simply inform your manager, human resources representative, or your boss and tell them about your incident. Then obtain from them the approved doctors that you can […]
Who Pays for Your Medical Care After a Florida Workplace Accident?
February 8, 2021
When you are injured while at work, you must report your incident to your employer or manager immediately so that you can get the Florida workers’ compensation process started. Unless your injury requires immediate medical attention where you will need to go to the nearest location for treatment, you will have to obtain care at […]
