A very common occurrence that we assist people with in our practice is what to do when they are involved in a motor vehicle accident while working. Specifically, situations where the accident didn’t happen while going to and coming from work or at lunchtime, but it actually occurred while on the clock and while
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Why Do You Need Collision Coverage on Your Car?
By Dean Freeman
I am forced to have uncomfortable conversations regularly with clients and potential clients wherein I inform them that the party that caused their car accident does not have insurance, and that as a result, their chances of making a recovery for their damages is slim to none. An Insurance Research Council study, Uninsured Motorists, 2017…
Update on Florida Coronavirus Statistics in Workers’ Compensation Claims
By Dean Freeman
Many employees lost their jobs due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic and economic fallout. Many others became “remote” employees overnight. However, there is a large subset of individuals who are still continuing to work at physical locations. Initially, this was limited to “essential” workers, however, at present a large percentage of the labor pool is working…
Property Damage Options When Involved in an Accident
By Dean Freeman
The first thing you feel after being in a car accident where no one got injured is relief that the accident was not worse than it was. Only then do the worries about finances start. How much will it cost to fix your car? Will you be able to get to your job while your…
Florida Punishes Car Owners Who Fail to Carry Insurance – PIP Setoff
By Dean Freeman
You probably have some kind of car insurance, since the law requires it. However, oftentimes you may not know what your car insurance actually pays until it’s too late. After a car accident, you call your insurance company, they might ask you follow-up questions by mail or phone, and then a month or more later,…
Workers Compensation Law in Florida during the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Dean Freeman
As most Floridians are aware as of the date of this blog, the Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida has issued a “Stay at Home” Order for all of Florida as a result of the global pandemic, COVID-19 (Coronavirus). However, while many individuals have lost their jobs and unemployment is at a historic high, there are…
What Duties Does a Condominium Owe Me If I Fall on their Property?
By Dean Freeman
Aaron Papero, Esquire Freeman Injury Law
So, you slipped or tripped and fell and injured yourself while in the common area of your condominium. What duty does the Condominium owe to you as a tenant or invited guest otherwise known as an “invitee”?
Under Florida law, a landowner owes you two duties:
The Compulsory Medical Examination or CME
By Dean Freeman
Most Plaintiffs in personal injury cases that are in litigation are required to undergo a Compulsory or Independent medical examination also known as the CME. This is an examination that is requested by the opposing side and is done by a physician that is hired by the opposition.
The CME involves a review of records,…
Pre-Employment Applications Are More Important Than You May Realize
By Dean Freeman
When an individual applies for a new job, they often receive a pre-employment application and questionnaire. As a part of this application, in addition to being asked about your personal information, the often ask questions about your health and physical well-being. Employers are within their rights to ask about your physical condition prior to employing…
Why You Need Collision Coverage
By Dean Freeman
I regularly have uncomfortable conversations with clients wherein I inform them that the party that caused their car accident does not have insurance, and that as a result, their chances of making a recovery for their damages are slim to none. An Insurance Research Council study, Uninsured Motorists, 2017 Edition, examined data collected from 14…