It’s difficult to focus on recovery when your job is in jeopardy. In this article, we answer the question, “What happens if I get fired while on workers comp?”   Many injured employees find themselves unable to complete their regular job duties. As a result, they are either put to work in a different capacity or forced to stay home until they have recovered. But if this has happened to you, you know that sitting at home watching daytime television is not always the paradise it’s cracked up to be. Mounting bills, difficulty getting around, and a heavy dose of stress may even have you itchi ..read more

“I’ve filed a claim and gotten medical care…” “…How soon should I contact a lawyer after a workplace injury?”   As an injured worker, you want to do whatever it takes to make sure your workers compensation claim goes as smoothly as possible. And over and over again, you’ve heard that the best thing you can do to ensure the best outcome is to hire a workers comp lawyer. But when is the best time to start talking to attorneys? What if you don’t end up needing one? This guide will give you a better understanding of when (and why) to hire a workers compensation lawyer. Why Do I Need a Workers ..read more

Waiting to file a workers’ comp claim can be hazardous. Here’s when to file a workplace injury.   There’s never a “convenient” time to suffer an injury at work, but it seems like there are always a hundred reasons not to make a big deal of it. Perhaps you’re in line for a big promotion. Or maybe you have a vacation or holiday scheduled and you don’t want to rock the boat. Many injured workers are left pondering the question, “When should I report my workplace injury?” The workers’ compensation program has been a lifesaver for millions of Americans, yet every day, people harm their chances ..read more

As an employee, workers compensation provides a lot of value. So what if your employer doesn’t have it?   If you’re injured on the job, it’s comforting to know that workers comp can help take care of medical bills and wage reimbursement. But what if your employer fails to carry it? Understanding your rights as an injured worker is the first step toward getting the care you deserve. Whether or not your employer is legally obligated to provide workers compensation insurance coverage, you do have rights. Let’s take a deeper dive into uninsured employers to give you a better idea of how we ap ..read more

Many employees rely on workers comp to provide them with assistance in the event they are injured at work. While some injuries are relatively simple with no long-term side effects, others take years to recover from (if at all). So how can you be sure that you will receive workers compensation benefits long enough to fully recover from your injuries? How long does workers comp last in Florida? At The Law Office of Brian D. Tadros, it’s important to us that all injured workers are given accurate information regarding their workers compensation claim so they can make educated decisions. Who Is E ..read more

You’ve reached MMI…but what does MMI mean? Prev 1 of 1 Next Pay While On Workers' Compensation - What Are You Entitled To? Prev 1 of 1 Next Here’s an explanation of what MMI in workers comp means for your case. You’ve probably heard your doctor talk about Maximum Medical Improvement or MMI in your workers comp case. And like so much in your case, you might have been completely lost as to what this term means. MMI is an important factor in understanding work related injuries and their effects. In this article, we’ll answer the following questions: What is MMI? What happens af ..read more

You were counting on those benefits… …So why was your claim for workers comp denied?  You got hurt at work and the doctor told you to stay home so you could recover. Time to sit back and let those workers comp checks come in! In some cases, this is exactly how workers compensation works. But for some, rather than getting medical treatment and reimbursement for lost wages, their claim for workers comp is denied. Why? Every situation, employer, injury, and insurance company are different, but here are 10 common reasons why the insurance company may deny your claim ..read more

Naturally, the most ideal situation after a workplace injury would be for your employer’s insurance company to pay your workers comp benefits without making a fuss. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Many insurance companies instead offer workers compensation settlements as an alternative to making regular payments until you have recovered from your injuries. But just as no two work injuries are alike, there is no single settlement amount that works for everyone. Before you accept a settlement in your workers compensation claim, there are many factors to consider. In thi ..read more

If you’ve filed a workers compensation claim in Florida, you may have been asked to participate in an “FCE”. What exactly is an FCE and how could it potentially impact a settlement offer made by the insurance company? What Is An FCE? FCE stands for Functional Capacity Evaluation. This is a test requested by a physician to assist with determining someone’s current functional ability.  Often, the doctor requesting the FCE will do so because the patient is close to their Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). This means that the patient’s work injuries have healed to the greatest extent possible ..read more

Work-related injuries can be confusing. In this article, we’ll answer some common questions about workers compensation eligibility.   If you’ve been in the workplace for long enough, you’ve likely heard about workers compensation. You know it has something to do with workplace injuries, but beyond that, you probably don’t put any thought into workers comp at all. That is, until the workplace injury happens to you. Once workers comp becomes more than hypothetical, you may discover that you don’t understand it at all. “I get hurt and just get paid? This sounds too easy. Do I qualify for wor ..read more