What is the Value of an Injury?

Ever since Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants entered the public consciousness—the hot coffee case—there has been a notion that personal injury suits are a lottery ticket. In reality, the law and a number of practical considerations combine to exert downward pressure on the compensation a Plaintiff can recover for his or her...
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General Contractors and Workers Compensation Coverage

Florida’s Workers Compensation insurance laws can be onerous and complicated to comply with for small and independent contractors.  Generally, a business need only provide workers compensation for a direct employee—which under Section 440.02(18)(a) of the Florida Statutes is defined as: “any person who receives remuneration from an employer...
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