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I'm a contractor do I have to carry work mans comp ins on the guys that work for me? Or can I hire guys with a W/C exemption?
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Answered on July 10, 2012
An independent contractor working or performing services in the construction industry is considered an employee of the contractor for workers'...
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Do I need a Workman's Comp attorney?
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Answered on July 04, 2012
You should definitely consult with an experienced w/c attorney about your case right away. The longer that an injured worker tries to handle...
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Can an employee file for WC benefits from the date of injury even though he has received full pay and medical benefits?
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Answered on July 04, 2012
I assume you mean 440.205, the w/c anti-retaliation provision. Based solely on the question, I would strongly advise against relying on that...
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What determines who chooses the IME doctor in a Florida workers' compensation case? My husband fractured a vertebrae in
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Answered on June 29, 2012
Each side in a workers' comp case (the Claimant and the Employer/Carrier) is entitled to one IME, and they each get to pick who they want. You...
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HI. I am a chef and I broke my tailbone while at work. I am now paying for the permanent injury out of pocket. Help!
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Answered on June 27, 2012
Your statement of facts cuts off before you get to your question, but please note that you have an absolute right to one change of physicians...
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Can I file a workers comp claim on a contingency basis? Also how likely will I win and how much will I get for arthritis
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Answered on June 19, 2012
Workers' comp cases in Florida are all brought on a contingency basis. As for your chance of success, that will be directly linked to the opinions...
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Does FL workers comp PTD MEDICAL last for the lifetime of the injured worker?
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Answered on June 13, 2012
The medical portion of all Florida W/C cases can remain open for the life of the injured worker, provided that there are no intervening and...
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If I hire an uninsured worker who has no workers comp, but that person is a contractor in Fl, can I be held liable for injuries
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Answered on June 11, 2012
The question will turn on whether you hired a guy as a GC or as an employee. Without knowing more about the terms of the agreement for him to do...
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Can an insurance carrier be sued for violating HIPPA laws, when an injured worker is seeking gainful employment?
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Answered on June 05, 2012
HIPAA itself does not provide for a private cause of action against anyone who discloses PHI (protected health information); but, that doesn't mean...
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I broke my leg during my annual training. Workers com pays for all my medical needs.
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Answered on June 02, 2012
You actually ask at least two questions: (1) Can you sue the employer for suffering, etc., and (2) Can you take action against the employer and...