Structuring Attorney Fees in Workers Compensation Cases: A Comprehensive Guide
By: RinglerScott Hoover (shoover@ringlerassociates.com – (407) 478-6622)Jeffrey Klugerman (jklugerman@ringlerassociates.com – (954) 349-2033)William Mathews III (wmathews@ringlerassociates.com – (727) 822-3346) Workers Compensation cases involve complex legal and...
The Legal Trifecta: Exploring Overlaps Between Workers’ Compensation and Employment Laws.
Every area of law comes with its own complexities and workers’ compensation law is no different. There are several instances where workers’ compensation law collides with other areas of the law. Specifically, often employment law concepts must be analyzed with...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Our Tips to Help You Avoid Malpractice Traps
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act, commonly known as ERISA, was designed to safeguard the interests of participants and beneficiaries in these plans. However, as with many federal laws, has evolved over the years to be more of a burden on the very...
The Advantages of Healthcare Advocacy
What is Healthcare Advocacy? Healthcare Advocacy provides assistance to families that are dealing with a major illness, catastrophic medical care, or a loved one struggling with dementia. Advocates are skilled to assist with complex billing issues, insurance plans,...
What Does an MSA Cover?
Do you have cases that need a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA)? Or maybe a Medical Cost Projection is a better fit? Let’s review what IS and IS NOT in a Medicare Set-Aside. Medicare Set-Asides cover the basics of medically necessary treatments and prescriptions: Medicare Part...
Structured Settlements and Interest Rates… Now Is the Perfect Time
SCOTT HOOVER, Settlement Consultant • SHoover@ringlerassociates.com JEFF KLUGERMAN, Settlement Consultant • JKlugerman@ringlerassociates.com WILLIAM MATHEWS, Settlement Consultant •...
Should Florida consider a closed drug formulary?
Author: Ian Kea – Legislative AnalystInjured Workers Pharmacy (IWP) Workers’ compensation injuries vary significantly in terms of severity, treatments, and return to work outcomes. Some injured workers may need simple medical treatment, while others could require...
Are you reviewing your client’s Medicare Liens closely? You might discover some savings!
By Michele Earney, VP of OperationsSpecialty Allocations, IncFirst and foremost, let’s do a quick review of the Medicare Recovery Process! Reporting the case to BCRC (Benefits Coordination & Recovery Center)If your client is involved in a pending worker’s...
Medicare Set-Asides: How Do You Know Your MSA is Enough?
Medicare Set-Asides (“MSAs”) are not a legally required tool. But they have significant value in protecting funds that will pay for an injured-person’s post-settlement, future medical care. These funds are necessary because 42 USC 1395y makes it illegal for...
CYBERSECURITY PROTECTION FOR REMOTE LAW PRACTICE
There is no denying that cyber infiltration has become of critical concern to the practice of law. Our firms, and we as individual attorneys, have a professional and legal obligation to protect our clients’ personal information. Instances of viruses,...
Helping Clients Bridge the Gap Between Injury and Settlement: Benefits For Both the Attorney and the Client
January 2023 Capstone Financial Services, L.L.C. Joe James, Managing Member For nearly 17 years, Capstone has partnered with FWA through the sponsorship of its annual conferences. More importantly, we have been providing a valuable personalized service...
THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL BILLS ON ONE’S CREDIT AND THE RECENT POSITIVE CHANGES THAT AFFECT CLAIMANTS WHO RECEIVE THEM
By Paul A. Herman, Esq. (with help from Joel A. Brown, Esq. and Robert A. Friedman, Esq.) Consumer Advocates Law Group, PLLC Paul@consumeradvocatelaw.com www.compbills.com One of the major issues facing claimants and their attorneys in Florida...