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Scott Marshall | June 30, 2023
When Florida employees get hurt on the job, they usually file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits to cover their expenses. The workers’ compensation program in Florida can help replace wages after someone gets hurt and cover the cost of their medical treatment. However, there are some gaps in that coverage, especially when it comes ... When is a third party liable for a work injury in Florida?
Scott Marshall | June 23, 2023
Every driver in Florida has an obligation to carry liability insurance and also some no-fault coverage in case they get hurt in a crash. Therefore, when major collisions occur, people tend to assume that insurance will fully cover their expenses. Those involved in minor collisions and those fortunate enough to have access to sizable insurance ... Pursing compensation in a Florida wrongful death lawsuit
Scott Marshall | June 6, 2023
Workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees injured on the job. Benefits include medical expenses and a portion of wages that the injured worker would have otherwise earned, among other types of compensation. Usually, fault is not a big deal in workers’ compensation cases. Regardless of fault on the part of the worker or employer, ... Was a third party involved in your workplace accident?
Scott Marshall | May 4, 2023
It is every parent’s worst nightmare to find themselves waiting up for a young adult who doesn’t make it home by curfew only to have the police come knocking. Unfortunately, based on current injury and death statistics, that is one of the most common scenarios in which families in Florida and across the United States ... Filing Florida wrongful death claims after losing a teen
Scott Marshall | March 27, 2023
Criminals often target businesses because there may be a constant flow of resources or customers at a specific location. For example, companies frequented by tourists, like hotels, often experience high rates of property crimes in their parking lots. Businesses that sell alcohol often need to navigate an elevated risk of assaults occurring on or near ... When is a business responsible for crimes on its premises?
Scott Marshall | March 16, 2023
Auto mechanics are routinely in charge of fixing engines, radiators, transmissions, and other issues involving motor vehicles. Unless you are one or know a person who is, you might not realize all the health hazards associated with the job. What kinds of health hazards does an auto mechanic encounter? The type of exposure an auto mechanic will ... For auto mechanics, health hazards are high
Scott Marshall | March 7, 2023
Workers get hurt on the job every day in Florida. People slip in the spills that they were supposed to clean or hit themselves with tools while working on a construction site. Workers also end up in car crashes or injured because of a co-worker’s incompetence. Those workers who are directly affected by a workplace ... Why can’t workers sue employers after an injury at work?
Scott Marshall | February 1, 2023
Too many people have a black-and-white view of fault when it comes to car crashes. Numerous factors can contribute to a collision occurring. There are rare situations where no one driver is directly to blame because of unpredictable events, like a mudslide. In most collisions, however, at least one driver will make a mistake that ... Can I still get compensation if I partially caused a crash?
Scott Marshall | January 17, 2023
When you purchase gifts for loved ones during the holiday season, you expect them to be safe, regardless if they are a toy, household product, clothing or other consumer item. Sadly, a small fraction of the products available for sale in the United States will be unsafe for consumers. People often purchase items that end ... Your holiday gifts may have included recalled products or toys
Scott Marshall | November 28, 2022
You didn’t expect to become the victim of a crime when you went to visit a friend or stopped off at a bar after work. However, that is exactly what ended up happening. You got mugged in the dark alley that connects the bar to the parking lot or in the unilluminated and apparently unrecorded parking ... What is negligent security?
Scott Marshall | November 4, 2022
A common fear many injured workers have is that filing a workers’ comp claim could put their job in jeopardy. Maybe this has already been implied to them by their boss, or perhaps they’re just considering it before they take action. Some employees may think that filing a claim will create a financial responsibility for ... I’m worried I’ll be fired for filing a workers’ comp claim
Scott Marshall | October 29, 2022
Dangerous consumer products hit shelves in grocery stores and retail shops all across the nation on an ongoing basis. Toys, appliances, auto parts, furniture, clothing – you name it – are sold to people every single day. Sadly, when hazardous goods land in the hands of a consumer, they frequently get hurt. But, in most cases, ... Do you know the three types of product defects?