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If a person is served papers and does not respond within the 20 calendar days, what happens?

You can seek legal assistance after the 20 day period. If a Default has been entered against you, you may require the assistance of an attorney to file a Motion to Set Aside the Default. You should seek advice as soon as possible to show the Court that you have done something to fix the problem of not responding within the time period.

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I was involved in a car accident, in Florida and want to transfer my medical Care to a NY Dr, can I do that? and keep my lawyer?

Yes, you should keep your lawyer and make sure you advise your lawyer of the names and addresses of all the medical providers you see in New York. If the case does go into litigation, you may be required to come back to Florida for depositions, independent medical exams, mediation and perhaps a trial.

If i backed into a car with a company truck, on company property, do i have to pay for damages?

You could be held legally responsible (as would the vehicle's owner). Also, you will need to review the company policies about the use of company vehicles. I would recommend that advise the truck's insurance carrier of the accident.

Auto accident, personal injury law FL, what is a fair offer of settlement

Property damage is a gray area. The insurance company always under-evaulates the value of the car. It would be helpful if you provided receipt of recent purchases and services on the vehicle. Also, it would be good to get information on the true value of the car by researching similar cars for sale on the internet or local shops. Although they are not bound by this information, it often results in a re-evaluation of the value of your damaged vehicle. If your car is totalled, make sure they...

Can my job drop me to part time if i was injured at full time because of my restrictions

Sadly, an employer can do this to you. However, you are still entitled to your TPD benefits if you are earning less than 80% of your average weekly wage. Unfortuantely, once you reach Maximum Medical Improvement, these benefits end even if they keep you on reduced hours. At that time, you may be entitled to retraining benefits through the State of Florida. You should seek the advice of a workers' compensation attorney. I tell my clients, "Insurance companies have attorneys looking out for...

Is an employer in FL state required to provide workers compensation for employees

In the state of Florida, any employer who has more than 3 employees is required to provide workers' compensation coverage. If it is in the construction industry, than any employer with one employee must provide workers' compensation coverage. The question becomes what is an employee and what is the construction industry. Seems simple, but it isn't. You should consult with a workers' compensation attorney in your area to go over your specific facts to see how the law applies to you.

CAR ACCIDENT INJURY WORK WILL NOT LET ME BQACK OR HELP WHAT CAN I DO?

The previous answers are helpful--you should be entitled to lost wage benefits under your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. You should also request that the reserve some of your PIP benefits for lost wages (so the full $10,000 in benefits are not used up on medical expenses). Your case may be compensable under Florida workers' compensation law. There are some interesting cases having to do with the coming-and-going rule under Florida workers' compensation law. If you wish, you...