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Monthly Archives: November 2017

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Workers’ Compensation Claims after Hurricane Irma

By Nicole Hessen, P.A. |

The recent havoc wreaked by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have left Texas and Florida in need of major rebuilding and repair efforts. It has also created the potential for an increase in workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims. In West Palm Beach, Hurricane Irma’s destructive winds caused significant damage. Dozens of people had to… Read More »

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Undocumented Workers Not Getting Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Florida

By Nicole Hessen, P.A. |

Florida is supposed to provide workers’ compensation benefits to all injured workers, regardless of their immigration status. But a recent NPR and ProPublica investigation found that a 2003 state law enables insurers to avoid paying lost wages and medical expenses to undocumented workers.  However, in the State of Florida if you do not use… Read More »

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