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Workers’ compensation is an essential part of recovery after an accident at the workplace, and people are rarely willing to do anything to compromise that. It is often believed that your compensation may be compromised if you change jobs while receiving workers’ comp. Find out exactly how it works and how an attorney can help…

Workers’ compensation benefits are complicated and must be specifically tailored to each individual’s situation to find success. Even then, they may still be denied. Having a lawyer by your side will drastically improve your chances of having a successful claim. Take a closer look at when to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer for your claim,…

Getting injured at work is never easy to deal with, but taking the proper steps in the immediate aftermath can significantly impact the success of your case as a whole. Discover how and why you should secure your workplace injury rights as soon as possible and how Thomas J. Ueberschaer, P.A. can help. Reporting the…

Workers’ compensation may be essential in keeping your living expenses covered if you are injured at work. Since this can come at a cost to employers, some employers may retaliate against employees who seek workers’ compensation. While retaliation is not allowed, that doesn’t stop employers from trying it and then hiding their actions. At Thomas…

When you are injured on the job, it can be a nightmare, especially if the workplace accident exacerbates an existing injury. Insurance companies will zero in on these pre-existing injuries when they look for reasons to deny your claim. You should be aware of your legal rights and obligations when you are hurt on the…

You are entitled to Florida’s workers’ compensation benefits if you work in Florida. Florida law requires most employers to provide workers’ compensation coverage, compensating you for workplace injuries regardless of who is responsible for the accident. Keep in mind that if you file a workplace accident claim, you may not be eligible to file a…

There are several reasons the insurance company denied your workers’ compensation benefit. Common reasons for claim denials include lack of medical evidence, claim errors, late claims, no eyewitnesses or a dispute about whether the injury was work-related. Some injuries are not covered under Florida Statute 440.02. Regardless of why your claim is denied, you may…

The Florida Bureau of Compliance, a division of Florida Workers’ Compensation, enforces employers’ duty to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory for most employers in nearly every industry across the state. As such, employers should become familiar with workers’ compensation coverage requirements to ensure that they are in compliance…

If you get injured at work and need to file a workers’ compensation claim, you should consider hiring an attorney to help you with your injury claim. While it is possible to report your accident and submit your workers’ compensation claim on your own, an attorney can help you avoid common mistakes that can hurt…