http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/ Published by Randy Zeldin, P.A. en-us 2010-06-28T12:07:51-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2010/06/excess_insurance_profits_means.html Since the Florida Legislature "reformed" workers' compensation benefits in 2003, injured workers continue to see a decline in benefits provided. The insurance carriers are denying more benefits and sometimes entire claims, knowing that there is little risk to them.... Randy Zeldin 2010-06-28T12:07:51-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2010/06/too_many_employers_dont_have_w.html Workers compensation attorneys such as Randy Zeldin, Esq., have known for many years that employers throughout South Florida fail to purchase workers' compensation insurance. Under Florida law, most employers with four or more employees, are required to have workers'... Workers' Compensation Randy Zeldin 2010-06-14T14:28:16-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2010/05/florida_workers_compensation_c.html According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, 16 workers' compensation carriers have been ordered to pay back "excessive profits" to policyholders. This amounts of 9.4 million dollars being returned to policy holders. Some of the insurance carriers making... Workers' Compensation Legislation Randy Zeldin 2010-05-29T15:52:13-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2010/05/social_security_applicants_in.html In 2010, it is estimated that 3.3 millions persons will apply for Social Security Disability. That is an increase of 300,000 applications from 2009. There are many reasons for the spike in applications. The aging of the adult population... Social Security Disability Randy Zeldin 2010-05-14T10:49:11-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2010/04/public_employers_must_follow_o.html Incredibly, governmental entities in Florida, including State, County and City entities, are not required by Florida law to follow federal OSHA safety standards. This is particularly important, because Florida has one of the worst on-the-job accident rates out of... Randy Zeldin 2010-04-26T16:16:30-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2010/04/florida_workers_have_little_re.html Just recently, a Publix employee was killed by a co-worker. Although the victim's family may receive "death benefits" from workers' compensation, these are relatively meager. According to Boca Raton workers' compensation attorney, Randy Zeldin, it is nearly impossible to... Randy Zeldin 2010-04-05T16:25:04-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2010/03/social_security_compassionate.html The Social Security Administration has expanded its Compassionate Allowance Initiative, to include early stage Alzheimer's Disease, primary progressive aphasia and mixed dementia. This Initiative is an attempt to streamline the Social Security application process, for diseases and disabilities which... Social Security Disability Randy Zeldin 2010-03-22T16:06:08-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2010/03/florida_workers_deserve_osha_s.html There is a growing movement in Florida to make certain that employers comply with all OSHA regulations. The efforts of the The Florida Public Taskforce on Workplace Safety, are fully supported by Boca Raton workers' compensation attorney Randy Zeldin,... Workers' Compensation Injuries Randy Zeldin 2010-03-09T11:32:08-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2010/02/social_security_to_fast_track_1.html The Social Security Administration has announced that it will fast-track Alzheimer's disease and 37 other conditions. This will significantly shorten the waiting time for certain seriously ill patients, according to attorney Randy Zeldin. The average waiting time for a... Social Security Disability Randy Zeldin 2010-02-16T11:44:05-05:00 http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/2010/02/illegal_to_fire_worker_seeking.html Many injured workers in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, are afraid to pursue workers' compensation benefits, for fear of being fired. Boca Raton workers' compensation attorney Randy Zeldin, notes that many potential clients worry that they will lose their... Workers' Compensation Litigation Randy Zeldin 2010-02-07T17:17:06-05:00