http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/ Published by Randy Zeldin, P.A. en-us 2008-11-18T13:24:00-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2008/11/florida_high_unemployment_chil.html The State of Florida is facing very high unemployment today and into the foreseeable future. According to statistics from the U.S. Treasury, the Florida Department of Revenue has spent $600 million dollars in unemployment benefits since May 2008. With unemployment... Randy Zeldin 2008-11-18T13:24:00-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2008/11/florida_epidemic_of_employers.html Florida law requires that any employer with 4 or more employees must purchase workers' compensation coverage. Despite the law, many employers fail to obtain the required coverage. The Florida Department of Financial Services, the enforcement arm of workers' compensation,... Randy Zeldin 2008-11-07T14:15:20-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/social_security_to_fast_track.html 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,... Social Security Disability Randy Zeldin 2008-10-28T14:10:55-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/florida_workers_get_justice_fr.html 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"... Randy Zeldin 2008-10-24T16:43:15-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/florida_unlicensed_contractors.html 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... Workers' Compensation Randy Zeldin 2008-10-13T15:18:48-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2008/10/south_florida_workplace_safety.html 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... Florida Construction Accidents and Injuries Randy Zeldin 2008-10-01T13:19:46-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2008/09/workers_compensation_laws_are.html Many workers in the South Florida region, from Deerfield Beach to Boynton Beach, are injured due to exposure to toxic chemicals or substances at work. Virtually all workers, from construction workers to secretaries, can be regularly exposed to chemical... Workers' Compensation Injuries Randy Zeldin 2008-09-25T15:48:37-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2008/09/americans_and_south_floridians.html Across the U.S., 765,000 Americans, including applicants from Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach, are waiting for a Social Security hearing! The outcome is that some applicants literally die before they get benefits. There have been tragic reports of suicide.... Social Security Disability Randy Zeldin 2008-09-16T14:30:26-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2008/09/palm_beach_broward_and_dade_ju.html Workers' compensation attorneys throughout South Florida have recently ranked all of the Judges of Compensation Claims. This first time "poll" is the thoughtful innovation of Chief Judge of Compensation Claims, David Langham. The results of the poll, show that... Randy Zeldin 2008-09-08T13:12:36-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2008/09/florida_legislature_must_give.html There is ongoing talk that the Florida Legislature will meet in Special Session in January 2009, to consider changes to the existing workers' compensation laws. The Workers' Compensation Section of the Florida Bar, has met with Chief Financial Officer Alex... Randy Zeldin 2008-09-05T15:56:40-05:00