The work comp statute of limitations in Florida is complicated and is also very fact dependent. Generally, the statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of accident or 1 year from the last date of work comp benefit such as medical treatment, medical mileage reimbursement, a work comp benefit... View More

Short answer is No. The relationship between you and your landlord are governed by both Florida Law and the terms of your lease. You may also have a claim against the landlord and the owner of the dog (if it is someone other than the landlord) that attacked you for medical expenses, lost wages,... View More

Given the limited facts you provided, you should claim work comp benefits. You may also have a liability claim against the at fault party. Under Florida Law, you have 30 days to provide notice to your employer. If your employer was aware of your accident and that your missed time from work for... View More

You should directly contact a lawyer to discuss your options. Speak with a lawyer and not simply an intake specialist. The daycare may be negligent and responsible for your child's past, present, and future medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. Moreover, there may be some medical... View More

You may have both a work comp and personal injury claim. Work comp can pay for authorized treatment, transportation to and from medical appointments, and pay you checks every 2 weeks for lost income. In personal injury, you may be able to recover for pain, suffering, mental anguish, inconvenience,... View More

The answer depends. Assuming UPS has a valid no drug policy in place and that UPS can prove a valid "chain of custody" of the drug test sample, then there is a rebuttable presumption of impairment that can be overcome by showing evidence that you were not impaired.

Never trust the insurance company to do the right thing. They are in the business of making money at your expense. You can make a written request for the insurance coverages or retain an attorney to help you with your case. Most lawyers that do do this type of case do not get paid unless they... View More

There are too many unknowns to answer your question. For example, in addition to the scarring, are there any functional problems? Any types of vocations that he will not be able to do? Even though he is 17, did he already have a job, hobby, or career goals that may be impacted by his injuries? Are... View More

You may have a claim for personal injuries based upon assault, battery, negligent hiring and retention, negligent and or intentional infliction of emotional distress. You should consult with an injury lawyer that charges you no fees or costs unless you win. You should also preserve your phone... View More

You should consult with a dermatologist or a plastic/cosmetic surgeon about the extent of the scarring and whether scar revision is a viable option. If you have not already done so, you should take periodic photos of the scars to show progression and permanency of the scarring. After getting the... View More

In most instances your employer will have worker compensation immunity from law suit. However, there are certain but rare circumstance where you may be able to file a lawsuit against your employer. In some circumstances, you may be able to pursue both a worker compensation claim and a lawsuit... View More

There are not enough important details in your question to be able to get give you a good answer. For example, who owned the garbage truck? Who was driving the garbage truck? Where did this happen? You may actually have both a personal injury claim and a workers compensation claim. You should... View More

You should speak directly with your lawyer regarding your concerns and have all of the blanks filled in before you sign it.

For purposes of this answer I am assuming that the driver that tested positive for cocaine was a coworker for the same company that you are employed with. In some instances you may be able to get around worker compensation immunity if the cocaine use caused the accident. If you did not actively... View More

If you have not already done so, the incident needs to be reported to the land lord as well as the owner of the utility truck and a request made for their insurance company. You should also consult with an attorney so you may provide more details to see if the attorney can assist you.

I am assuming the accident occurred in Florida. In general, the owner of a vehicle in Florida is liable for injuries and damages caused by the vehicle even if the owner is not the driver if the driver had express or implied permission to drive your vehicle. That is called the Florida Dangerous... View More

Was this at an apartment complex or at a rented house? You may have a claim for negligent security. Please feel free to call our office at 407-999-0045 to speak with attorney Greg Maaswinkel.

There may be many reasons why you may not have received your settlement money including liens against the settlement money that still need to be resolved. Assuming there are no liens to be paid from the settlement money and that the settlement check was already received by your attorney and that... View More

I would need to know a lot more facts to be able to answer your question. For example, what was the administrative hearing about and who were the parties involved? Who do you want to file a civil suit against and for what reason?

Yes. You can file a lawsuit against both the driver and the trucking company. There may also be other defendants.