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Jeffrey P. Gale, P.A. // Loss of Co-Worker WC Immunity Not Imputed to Employer

Florida employees hurt at work have the potential of being compensated under the State’s workers’ compensation and civil laws. To recover under civil law against employers and fellow employees (including corporate officers or directors, supervisors, and managers), employees must overcome workers’ compensation immunity. Section 440.11(1)(b), Florida Statutes sets out what employees…

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Jeffrey P. Gale, P.A. // Consider Gross Negligence to Avoid Florida Workers’ Compensation Immunity

During every initial workers’ compensation client interview, I spend time explaining that Florida’s workers’ compensation system does not pay benefits for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Most people don’t know this. I reiterate the point during various stages of the case, especially as we approach settlement discussions. Nothing…

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