Florida Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Social Security Disability applicants with 25 rare diseases and 25 cancers, will benefit from a new "fast track" application process. Instead of waiting for prolonged periods to obtain administrative action, these applicants will get prompt review by Social Security, through a program known as "Compassionate Allowances." The program has been hailed as a great breakthrough, by the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

Social Security Disability attorney Randy Zeldin, applauds Commissioner of Social Security, Michael Astrue, for instituting the program. According to Randy Zeldin, these claims deserve expedited consideration. "Unfortunately, there are many other deserving Social Security Disability applicants from Ft. Lauderdale to West Palm Beach, who also deserve expedited hearings, said Attorney Randy Zeldin

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The Florida Supreme Court issued an historic ruling on October 23, 2008, which will once again allow injured workers to obtain legal help. The case of Murray v. Mariner, stresses that attorneys representing injured workers are entitled to "reasonable" attorney fees. This decision will help even the playing field, so that injured workers can fairly compete with high priced lawyers paid by the insurance companies.

Until the Supreme Court's decision, Florida attorneys such as Randy Zeldin of Palm Beach, had to rely on a "formula" percentage fee, which usually resulted in an unreasonable hourly rate. This has led some workers' compensation attorneys to abandon their clients or to give them substandard representation.

Randy Zeldin, with offices in Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, applauds the decision of the Florida Supreme Court. Randy Zeldin is optimistic that Gov. Charlie Crist, will not allow the Florida Legislature to disturb this vital decision

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The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, has been busy arresting unlicensed contractors operating throughout Florida. An unlicensed contractor can be a hazard to many persons. Firstly, it is likely that such criminals will either not complete the work or do substandard job. Beyond that, unlicensed contractors never obtain the required workers' compensation insurance required under the law. All contractors are required to have workers' compensation insurance, as a matter of law.

What happens if an injured worker is injured on your property, without workers' compensation? The homeowner could possibly be liable for the injuries and may well be sued by the injured worker! Therefore, it is vital that all homeowners validate that a contractor hold a valid license and has current and active workers' compensation coverage.

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Workplace safety in Florida is near the bottom of all 50 States. Construction injuries in South Florida rank among the highest in the country. Florida Chief Financial Officer, Alex Sink, recognizes the problem and has begun classes to assist employers with safety improvements. The classes will provide information on the Florida workers' compensation law, when exemptions apply, what resources are available to help employers and contractors and training on workplace safety.

The State of Florida has certainly improved its record on enforcing compliance with workers' compensation laws. Last year, 2,518 businesses were shut down by the State of Florida, because of failure to obtain workers' compensation coverage.

According to attorney Randy Zeldin, Esq. of Boca Raton, South Floridian workers will be subjected to dangerous workplaces into the future. The penalties and enforcement mechanisms must be made "very severe" according to attorney Zeldin, before things will change in a meaningful way. Further, OSHA has been gutted of a budget and its absence continues to contribute to workplace injuries.

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