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Florida Motorcycle Rider Education & Endorsements
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 required to have a motorcycle [...]
Denial of COVID-19 Florida Workers Compensation Claims
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 every major employer and their [...]
Florida Hurricane Preparation List
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 which 6 to 10 could [...]
Social Security Disability FAQs
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. From there, it’s important to [...]
Florida Workers Comp Death Benefits
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 some Florida employers will cut [...]
Social Media: Evidence that will be used against you!
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, wedding, or your "Sunday Funday" [...]