Workers’ compensation insurance rates in Florida should decrease by an average 6.9% in 2026 under a proposal by the National Council on Compensation Insurance. Submitted last month, the NCCI’s ...

A recent decision from the Fifth District Court of Appeal, Steak ‘N Shake v. Spears, 1 highlights the import of Florida’s workers’ compensation adjudicative framework and may serve to prevent highly ...

In Workers’ Compensation, injuries that happen while commuting to or from work are typically not covered. This rule is often applied to holiday parties: an injury sustained while driving home from a ...

The claimant was injured when the elevator he entered at work suddenly stopped and then plunged into a free fall. While he received benefits from his workers’ compensation employer/carrier, he also ...

In Florida, workers’ compensation is meant to protect employees who get hurt on the job. It provides benefits that cover medical costs and lost wages. However, many workers find that their claims are ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida businesses will get a break on their insurance bills starting in January. The state Office of Insurance Regulation announced late Friday that it has decided to approve an ...

A Florida appeals court this week reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that a retired corrections officer, Michael Guglielmo, is entitled to workers' compensation benefits for a heart condition ...

Understanding the Workers’ Compensation Standard in Florida The foundation of a successful Workers’ Compensation claim is the requirement that the injury must occur “arising out of” and “in the course ...