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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Court Watch February 2017
* National Council of Compensation Insurance v. James F. Fee, et al, Case# 1D16-5408 – The First District Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for February 22, 2017, at 9:00am. A link to the live video can be found on the 1st DCA’s website. Stay tuned… * RetailFirst Insurance Company and Servpro of SE Tampa v. […]
Insurance & Banking Subcommittee Part 2 of Panel Discussion on Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System
The Florida House of Representatives’ Insurance & Banking Subcommittee is scheduled to meet February 8, 2017, at 3:30pm. During the meeting, a Panel, previously selected by the House, will continue its discussion on issues relating to Florida Workers’ Compensation System. Florida Workers’ Advocates’ Vice President, Christopher Smith, will be representing the views of injured workers […]
Time to Reform Workers’ Comp
It’s no secret to lawmakers, business owners and workers that Florida’s workers’ compensation system is in need of reform. With the recent unnecessary rate hike in premiums, the state’s economy will suffer, along with the looming potential for job loss. Recent coverage of the workers’ comp system has correctly focused on the lack of transparency […]
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