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A Sunrise workers’ compensation lawyer can help employees dealing with mental health conditions caused by extraordinary workplace trauma or a specific workplace accident. Florida law excludes claims based only on cumulative stress, ordinary job conditions, or hostile work environments unless they involve a defined workplace accident.  However, psychological injuries caused by distinct traumatic events... Read More »

Sunrise plays a significant role in the more than 40,000 vehicle crashes that happen in Broward County each year. This is a result of specific road designs, traffic patterns, and driver behaviors concentrated in our area.  After a crash, you are left dealing with the consequences: the pain, the mounting bills, the calls from... Read More »

Accidents during Fort Lauderdale’s tourist season likely stem from the sheer volume of roughly 12 million visitors annually. This spike in traffic creates a unique set of challenges for anyone injured in a crash. During peak months like March, crash rates can increase by as much as 40%.  These crashes typically involve out-of-state drivers... Read More »

For the eighth consecutive year, Florida’s workers’ compensation insurance rates are set to decrease, with a proposed 1% reduction slated to take effect on January 1, 2025.  While this sounds like good news for employers across South Florida, it does not simplify the path for an injured employee. In fact, recent legal changes to... Read More »

In South Florida, the path to compensation after an injury depends entirely on a single question: were you on the clock? If your injury happened at work, your claim generally falls under Florida’s workers’ compensation system—a no-fault program with specific, defined benefits. If it happened elsewhere due to someone’s carelessness, you are likely looking... Read More »

How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer in West Palm Beach in 2025 Recent shifts in Florida law mean the decision you make now carries more weight than ever before.  Two significant changes are reshaping the landscape for injury claims. First, for any incident occurring after March 24, 2023, the time you have... Read More »

In 2025, your fundamental rights are still the same as before. Your key legal options after a personal injury in West Palm Beach are to file a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claim for immediate medical expenses and, if your injuries are serious, to pursue a negligence claim against the at-fault party for full damages.... Read More »

In 2025, the landscape of Florida’s workers’ compensation is shifting. The maximum weekly benefit for an injured worker has increased, yet overall insurance rates for employers have dropped. These changes bring both opportunities and new hurdles for those managing the system after a workplace injury. For instance, while medical providers can now receive higher... Read More »

If you’ve been injured at work in Sunrise, the Florida workers’ compensation system is designed to provide medical care and replace a portion of your lost wages. The process is governed by strict rules and deadlines that have seen changes for 2025. You must, for instance, report your injury to your employer within 30... Read More »