What You Should Do After a Workplace Injury in Florida
For you to get the compensation benefits you deserve after getting injured at work, you must take the necessary steps. [...]
21st Century Cures Act clears up any doubt that existed in interpreting “Patient Rates” Aspect of the HITECH Law
On May 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a new regulation, 21st Century Cures Act: [...]
Common Injuries Suffered by Healthcare Workers in Florida
Working in the healthcare industry can be rewarding and fulfilling as a career. However, it is also essential to be [...]
Can You Be Disqualified From Receiving Workers Compensation in Florida?
In 2020, 275 Florida workers suffered fatal work-related injuries. According to the same report, transportation and fall incidents are primarily [...]
What Types of Accidents Could Cause a Wrongful Death in Florida?
Accidents happen around the globe every single day. The World Health Organization states that almost 1.3 million lives are [...]
The Heart and Lung Bill provides much needed medical assistance to first responders that were injured at work
If you are a first responder like firefighters, law enforcement agents, correctional officers, and EMT’s the Heart & Lung Bill [...]
Attorney Carol Avard honored as a “SuperLawyer,” only 5% of all nominated attorneys are selected
The selection process as described on SuperLawyers.com: " Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations [...]
Workplace Safety: Elevation and Falling Objects
Historically, falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for about one-third of all fatalities in the industry. [...]
Golf Course Injuries Happen
South Florida is well-known for golf. Unfortunately, lesser known are the frequent injuries that occur. Joanne, Legal Assistant at Avard [...]