Florida Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

The latest news about workers compensation in Florida.

• COVID Claims Down Again in October
  December 2, 2021
  The number of workers’ compensation claims for COVID-19 in Florida fell in October to nearly the lowest level since the pandemic started, according to a report by the state Division…
• Maximum Weekly Benefit Increasing to $1,099
  December 2, 2021
  The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that the maximum weekly benefit will increase to $1,099 from $1,011 as a result of an increase in the state’s average weekly wage. The…
• Goldberg Segalla Adds Heather A. McLeod to Orlando Work Comp Group
  November 30, 2021
  Goldberg Segalla announced the addition of Heather A. McLeod to its workers’ compensation defense group in Orlando, Florida. Heather A. McLeod McLeod is an accomplished litigator with nearly 30 years of…
• Supreme Court Suspends Defense Attorney for Coaching Witness in Deposition
  November 19, 2021
  The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday suspended an Orlando-area workers’ compensation defense attorney for coaching a witness via text message during a deposition. Derek Vashon James had represented an employer in…
• Employer Beats Wrongful Termination Claim, Gets Award of Costs
  November 15, 2021
  A Florida appellate court ruled that an employer was entitled to an award of costs, but not attorney fees, after its former employee rejected a pretrial offer to settle his wrongful…
• OIR Approves 4.9% Rate Decrease
  November 15, 2021
  The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation on Friday announced a final order approving a 4.9% workers’ compensation rate decrease recommended by the National Council on Compensation Insurance. Commissioner David Altmaier NCCI…
• 1st DCA Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Benefits Expiration
  November 15, 2021
  A Florida appellate court rejected an as-applied constitutional challenge to the statutory cap on a worker’s eligibility for temporary benefits saying it didn't deprive injured workers of access to courts. Ted…
• Court Finds Immunity for Power Station Owner
  November 15, 2021
  A Florida appellate court granted a rehearing to a power station owner and changed its position on the owner’s immunity from civil liability to the injured employees of a contractor. Case:…
• Pending Dispute Over Fees, Costs Doesn't Extend Statute of Limitations
  November 15, 2021
  A Florida appellate court ruled that the pendency of a dispute over attorney fees and costs owed to an injured worker did not extend the time limit for her to…
• Diver's Estate Can't Pursue Wrongful Death Claim Against Yacht Owner
  November 8, 2021
  A federal appellate court ruled that the estate of a diver who was killed while cleaning the hull of a yacht could not pursue a viable wrongful death claim against…

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