McFarlane Nixon-Calamari, P.A.

Pre-Existing Injuries and Workers Compensation

2009-05-13T11:17:00.011-04:00

Pre-Existing Injuries and Workers Compensation.You are entitled to workers compensation benefits if you have an accident on the job and you injure a part of your body where you suffered a previous injury. The law allows you to collect workers compensation benefits only to the extent that the current accident is more than 50% responsible for the need for treatment. For

DUI - Should I refuse the test?

2009-04-14T16:07:00.005-04:00

I am often asked whether it is a good idea to always refuse to take the breath test. My short answer is this: If you are driving on the roads and highways of the State of Florida, you should be in a position to take any sobriety test without concern. Ultimately, you really want to be in this position because a low reading result can lead to dismissals of both the administrative and criminal cases

Will I be fired if I pursue my Workers' Compensation Claim?

2009-03-24T17:38:00.008-04:00

From the very first client I represented in a Workers Compensation Claim, I have been asked this question. While it is unusual for an employer to terminate an injured employee the same day they are injured, it does indeed happen. Having an attorney that ensures your rights are preserved and understands the Workers Compensation Law will make a big difference.Remember, by failing to provide you

Where's my $10,000 or What is Florida No Fault "PIP" Insurance

2009-03-18T16:04:00.002-04:00

Many of us in South Florida have heard advertising that states that you may be entitled to $10,000.00 in lost wages and medical bills. While that statement is technically true, it is more accurately stated that if you are in an automobile accident in Florida, assuming you are insured, you would be entitled to medical and lost wage benefits up to $10,000.00.It's called a benefit because the

Why should I have Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

2009-03-18T15:34:00.003-04:00

You should carry uninsured/under insured motorist coverage to ensure that you are adequately insured should the unthinkable happen. Uninsured/Under Insured Motorist ("UM") Coverage protects you if you have been injured in an accident and the person causing the accident is either uninsured or does not carry sufficient insurance coverage to cover your loss. Health/Medical Expenses are one of the

What to do if you're injured at work.

2009-03-17T16:05:00.003-04:00

1. REPORT THE ACCIDENT. It is very important that you report the accident immediately to your supervisor. You should insist that a first report of injury is generated. If your employer refuses to prepare a first report of injury you should contact a lawyer immediately. If your accident is not timely reported your claim may be barred regardless of the extent of your injury. Note that the law

What to do if you're in an accident.

2009-03-17T14:49:00.003-04:00

1. Call for help - if you are able you should contact the authorities as soon as possible so that medical assistance can be dispatched.2. Assess the situation and do whatever is necessary to protect your safety and the safety of any other individuals in the accident. Although we would prefer that the scene is recorded by photographs or other recording device, it is more important that you get to