Thousands of Florida employees annually sustain injuries at work and subsequently file for workers’ compensation for job-related injuries and health conditions. Unfortunately, many of these claims face denial due to errors in paperwork, insufficient medical evidence, or inadequate documentation. Understanding the critical steps and legal requirements is essential in obtaining the compensation you rightfully deserve. Understanding Workers’ Compensation in Florida Workers’ compensation in Florida is designed to provide injured workers with medical treatment and compensation for lost wages due t ..read more

Catherine “Catie” Meehan is a partner at the Steinberg Law Firm. She has an extensive background in the medical field with degrees in both psychology and nursing, in addition to her law degree.  Catie’s nursing background comes into play daily as she represents individuals who have been seriously injured at work or in their lives. Her experience as a licensed registered nurse (RN) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) gives her an understanding of her clients’ medical issues, injuries, treatment, and healing that many attorneys do not have. As a nurse, she developed the empa ..read more

Sustaining an injury while working can be an extremely daunting experience. It entails grappling with the injury itself, following your employer’s directives on selecting a healthcare provider, facing income loss due to the injury, and other issues. The complexity increases if the injury leads to permanent disability, preventing you from returning to your usual job functions. This becomes particularly challenging when initiating a claim for workers’ compensation. Here are five critical things to consider before making a workers’ compensation claim. Can You Work While Receiving Workers’ Comp ..read more

Fortunately, the American justice system can help, but only in criminal cases, where anyone has the right to counsel if they can’t afford it. If you’re facing a civil matter, however, there’s no such right. And if you’re a low-income American, like almost 50 million people across the nation, taking a civil case to court won’t just be difficult – it’ll be almost impossible due to the sheer cost of litigation, ramping up to $327 per hour on average in 2022. This discrepancy in the American legal system is failing an entire sector of low-income Americans who are more likely to experience a civil ..read more

Krystyna H. Monticello is a partner of Attorneys at Oscislawski LLC (Oscislawski LLC), a nationally-recognized boutique health law firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, with an office in Scottsdale, Arizona. Every year since 2018, Oscislawski LLC has been included among the ’Best Law Firms’ in healthcare law in Princeton, New Jersey (issued by Best Lawyers®), and for 2024, included among the Best Law Firms both nationally as well as for healthcare law in New Jersey. Krystyna was recently recognized as one of the Best Lawyers® for 2024. Krystyna has extensive experience in the privacy and healt ..read more

Employment law is one of the fastest-changing areas of law in California. Every year, several important new labor laws take effect, and 2024 is no different. California enacted several new employment laws for 2024. What are the key changes and what do employers need to prepare for? There were dozens of changes. However, the ones that almost every employer needs to deal with, and the ones the employees will certainly know about relate to leaves of absence, marijuana use, and policies. California Paid Sick Leave changed from 24 hours per year to 40 hours or 5 days, whichever is greater (al ..read more

With an economy that’s the 6th fastest growing in the United States, Georgia prides itself on having a business environment that’s among the friendliest in the nation. The state offers a vast array of tax credits, tax exemptions and development programs designed to draw businesses of all sizes and forms, from innovative startups to industry heavy-hitters. Even in Georgia’s pro-business environment, getting down to the actual nuts and bolts of owning and operating a business can frustrate even the most seasoned of entrepreneurs. It’s not just the usual opportunities and challenges that make it ..read more

If not well handled, these issues can derail business progress. Hiring experts from legal secondments can help you when facing legal matters. However, since there are different lawyers specialized in various aspects of business law, you must do thorough research on the experience, expertise, and reputation of any lawyers before hiring one. Here are some of the fundamental reasons your business needs a lawyer. 1. Legal representation during Lawsuits Against Your Business A business is likely to face lawsuits, especially in a situation where an employee suffers a workplace injury. Whether ..read more

For many people, it is. However, some employees encounter many problems that prevent them from being able to focus solely on their recovery. From claim denials and ineligibility to medical issues and inadequate evidence, here are some of the many commonly encountered workers’ compensation issues to be aware of.  Your Employer Disputes It It can sometimes be in your best interest to reach out to a foot and ankle injury worker’s compensation lawyer when you’ve experienced a foot or ankle injury at work and your workers’ compensation claim has been denied because of employer dispu ..read more

Beyond being an ethical imperative, this responsibility is enshrined in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), which applies to the vast majority of Australian workplaces. At the heart of this legislative framework lies the National Employment Standards (NES), a set of rules that define the basic employment entitlements for every worker in the country. Now, legislation of this nature is typically covered when you’re studying an MBA online course or similar qualification in business or finance. So whether you’re a current student or a seasoned business owner who wants to refresh their knowled ..read more