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Can You File a Workers’ Compensation Claim for an Auto Accident That Happened During Work Hours?
Getting into a car accident is stressful enough. When it happens during work hours, that stress multiplies—confusion,...
Florida Seat Belt Laws Explained: What Drivers and Passengers Are Legally Required to Do
Understanding the Florida seat belt law is essential for every driver and passenger on the road. Seat belt requirements ...
What Is a Deposition in Law — And How It Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case
After a personal injury lawsuit is filed, it enters a phase called “discovery,” where both sides gather...
Avera & Smith Secures $1 Million Verdict in Columbia County Medical Malpractice Case
A Columbia County jury has returned a verdict of one million dollars for our client, who was the victim in a medical...
Stay Safe This Halloween: A Fall PSA from Avera & Smith
Halloween Safety Tips: Keeping Trick-or-Treaters, Pets, and Drivers Safe Halloween is one of the most exciting times of...
Florida Pool Safety Tips for Parents | Avera & Smith
Florida Pool Safety: A Vital Reminder for Parents and Caregivers It only takes 30 seconds. That’s all the time it takes...
Hot Car Hazards: A Preventable Tragedy That Happens Too Often
It only takes a moment to change a life forever. You’re juggling a busy morning, rushing to work or running errands,...
Workers’ Compensation Claims for Florida Delivery Drivers During the Holidays
During the holiday season, delivery drivers are at a significantly higher risk of work-related injuries. If you are a...
Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available to Injured Workers in Florida
Wondering what benefits Florida’s workers’ compensation system covers? From medical care to lost wages, here...
Taking the Florida Bar Exam: Requirements, Deadlines and Helpful Resources for Recent Law School Graduates
For law students, graduation season brings a culmination of years of rigorous study, dedication, and overcoming challenges...
Navigating the Appeals Process: How to Challenge a Denied Workers’ Compensation Claim in Florida
Dealing with an injury at the workplace is a heavy burden; sometimes the situation can seem untenable when your workers’...
Third-Party Liability Claims: When Can You Sue Beyond Workers Compensation in Florida?
Workplace injuries can be a harrowing experience, often leaving victims with both physical and emotional scars, as well as...
The Power of Networking: Upcoming Florida Legal Events to Keep on Your Radar
Attorneys are not just practitioners of law; we are advocates, confidants, and pillars of support for those seeking...
Florida Workers’ Compensation for Construction Industry Employees: Unique Challenges and Protections
For construction workers in Florida, the possibility of on-the-job injuries is a fact of life. The state’s...
How Social Media Can Impact Your Case: Insight and Tips to Navigating the Digital Landscape
In today’s hyperconnected world, the digital landscape holds the power to shape perceptions, influence decisions,...
It’s Tax Season: Don’t Fall Victim to Fraudulent Claims & What to Do if Compromised
Love it or hate it, every April brings the “taxes due” deadline, which also marks the end of tax season — a period that...
Striking a Balance: Analyzing the Implications of Proposed Medical Malpractice Senate Bill 248 and Amendment 932842
As attorneys who specialize in medical malpractice cases and are deeply invested in protecting the rights of patients, the...
5 Proposed Bills We Watched During the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
A new year brought a new legislative session, and the 2024 Florida Legislature session was a hotbed of activity, where...
Maximizing Workers’ Compensation Benefits: 5 Tips from Avera & Smith
If you’ve been hurt or became ill on the job, then you know how unsettling it can feel to wonder how you will make ends...
Demystifying Workers’ Compensation: A Guide for Injured Employees
Being injured on the job can be a physically and emotionally challenging experience, particularly when you have a personal...