Florida's scenic roads and coastline drives are a great place to ride motorcycles year round. Being properly licensed is required by law and is one of the first steps to becoming a safe rider. If you wish to operate any two or three wheel motorcycle, whose engine size is more than 50 cc, you are [...]
According to the CDC, Florida surpassed 570,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of August 19, 2020. The increasing number of hospitalizations and deaths includes many "essential workers" that were exposed to the virus in the course and scope of their employment. These exposure based workers compensation claims are being met with absolute denials of benefits from [...]
The Atlantic Hurricane Season is upon us and Florida residents should immediately prepare before hurricane warnings and watches begin to post. The National Hurricane Center is predicting an above-average amount of tropical activity. NOAA's Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a likely range of 13 to 19 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of [...]
How do I qualify for SSD benefits?: In order to determine whether or not you or a loved one qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits, we must first look at the jobs you have held over the years, how many hours you worked in these jobs, and whether these jobs are covered by Social Security. [...]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018 there were a total of 5,250 fatal accidents occurring on-the-job. In Florida alone, there were 332 deaths reported resulting from on-the-job accidents. Organizations like the Occupational Safety & Health Administration offer assistance in ensuring safe conditions for workers. However, we know all too well that [...]
In the digital age of right here, right now, it is commonplace to share your life online with friends and family through the use of social media. However, the pictures, videos, check-ins at locations, and the words you post leave a digital footprint that could later be used against you. By documenting your vacation, birthday, [...]
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. As a part of the CARES Act, Congress allocated $349 billion in funds to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for small businesses to obtain loans to cover payroll expenses and avoid mass layoffs. Under the SBA [...]
As a result of the COVID-19 "Safer at Home" Orders and forced non-essential business closures, many companies have suffered significant losses of business income over the past month. While the SBA and private banks are running out of cash to assist small business owners, many owners have turned to their commercial insurance carriers for help. [...]
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have announced that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This [...]
As Florida and the rest of the country continues to combat COVID-19 with non-essential business closures and layoffs, many workers have been deemed "essential employees" and remain in the workforce. Depending on your job and the type of work you are required to perform for your employer, exposure to coronavirus may fall under Florida Workers’ [...]
