Our Mission
The purpose of the FWA is to protect and defend the workforce of Florida and particularly the rights of Florida‘s injured workers by providing a medium for cooperation and continuing education among lawyers representing the interests of injured and disabled workers and other persons interested in promoting injured workers and providing fair and just treatment to those workers who suffer workplace injuries and those who are dependent upon them.
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Digital Court Reporters Love Workers’ Compensation Depositions
Before you get your hopes up, I am not trying to say that digital court reporters are actually in love with workers’ compensation attorneys (although some could be). Instead, they are simply a perfect fit for comp litigation. Back in 2005, our court reporting office...
Why Private Insurance isn’t a Replacement for MSAs
Why Private Insurance isn’t a Replacement for MSAs Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) are not required by law. Rather, MSAs are designed to prevent Medicare from paying for case-related care after a settlement. But wait, doesn’t other insurance prevent Medicare from paying...
First Responders with PTSD Turned Away by The Courts, Find an Unlikely Ally in DFS
By: Ian Kea, IWP Legislative Analyst (Government Affairs Department) The work of a first responder can be strenuous and demanding. Exposure to dangerous situations is familiar to those working in local police, fire departments and paramedic teams. While being injured...
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