Strict deadlines are imposed by employment law to bring the employment claim before an employment tribunal. Any appeals to prolong the time limit are mostly rejected. Due to these strict time restrictions, the employees with such claims are advised to seek advice from an expert employment solicitor as soon as they become ware of the [...]

The new PIP Law that takes effect on January 1, 2013 makes significant changes. The substantive changes under the new PIP law, HB119, will take effect on January 1, 2013.  Among the main changes under the new PIP law are the following: 1.  A claimant must receive treatment within 14 days of the auto accident. 2.  PIP [...]

The Workers’ Compensation System in Florida provides for a one-time lump sum advance payment. An injured worker need only demonstrate that he/she cannot afford to meet their monthly/yearly obligations (rent, insurance, car payments, etc.) as they become due. How to Claim an Advance Payment A Judge of Compensation Claims can award an injured worker up to a $2000 [...]

An idiopathic injury is defined as an injury that has “an unknown cause or is peculiar.” Pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation law in Florida, this type of an injury is not compensable. However, it is a common misconception that the Claimant has to prove that he/she suffered an injury if there is no explanation for what caused the [...]

The five step sequential process is a series of five steps followed in order to determine disability by the Social Security Administration (SSA).  If disability is proved or denied at any step, there is no reason to continue to the next step. Step One – Not Working At the first step you are also required [...]

Learn more about the process of Workers Compensation in Palm Beach County or Dade County Florida.

If you’ve been in an accident that was not your fault, and your insurance company has denied your benefits, then it’s time to call in legal support in Orlando.  With the law firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff& Associates, P.A., you can find out what benefits you are owed and how you can get them to [...]

While there are some that could go on and on about insurance companies and the lack of support they provide to clients and medical providers, this is certainly a complicated issue. Not only are insurance companies trying to make money, but also there are patients who are trying to scam the system. At the law [...]

Sometimes, it can seem that all Orlando medical practitioners have the resources they need. But what if you’re a medical provider who isn’t seeing the benefits they deserve? With the law firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff& Associates, P.A., you can get answers to these puzzling questions – and you can get paid too. The Insurance [...]

For the everyday person, the idea of PIP doesn’t sound any alarms.  It just seems like another legal term that doesn’t matter until it directly impacts someone’s life.  What you need to know is this: When the insurance company denies your benefits, Florida PIP Statute § 627.736 allows you to recover your benefits with no [...]