Avard Law Blog
Can You Be Fired While Receiving Florida Workers’ Comp?
Yes, your employer can fire you while you receive Florida workers' comp, but the reason matters. Florida law prohibits firing [...]
Florida Malpractice Claims After a Wrong-Type Transfusion
A wrong-blood-type transfusion can support a medical malpractice claim when negligent care causes injury. Florida malpractice claims require evidence connecting [...]
After an SSDI Hearing: When the ALJ Issues a Decision
After an SSDI hearing, the administrative law judge (ALJ) issues a written decision, but there's no universal deadline for its [...]
VA IBS Claims After Gulf War Service: Rules and Ratings
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can qualify for presumptive service connection after qualifying Gulf War service. Successful VA IBS claims still [...]
Florida PIP Deductibles After a Car Accident
A Florida PIP deductible is the amount of covered medical expenses and disability losses applied before your personal injury protection [...]
Florida Hospital Malpractice After Untreated Hyperkalemia
Untreated hyperkalemia can support a Florida hospital malpractice claim when substandard care causes preventable injury or death. The central issue [...]
VA Camp Lejeune Claims: Service and Covered Conditions
VA Camp Lejeune claims can provide disability compensation when qualifying military service and a covered diagnosis meet VA's requirements. The [...]
Florida Nursing Home Falls: Fractures and Care Records
A fracture after a nursing home fall may support a negligence claim when inadequate care caused the injury. Claims involving [...]
SSDI Overpayments in 2026: Waivers and Recovery Rules
An SSDI overpayment notice means Social Security says it paid you more than you were entitled to receive. You can [...]
Are Florida Workers’ Comp Benefits Taxable?
Florida workers' compensation benefits are generally exempt from federal income tax when paid under workers' compensation law for a work-related [...]