Category Archives: employee protection

Court Affirms Company Liability for Employee’s Fatal Drunk Driving Crash

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

Carroll Air Systems v. Greenbaum This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. The issue of liability in a Florida car accident often extends beyond the drivers involved and also includes third parties … Continue reading →

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Can nuances of an employee’s account of an at-work accident filed in an accident report negate compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act?

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Canan Law

Robinson v. CSX Transportation, Inc.–Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine. James Robinson was injured at work when the CSX Transportation, Inc. train he … Continue reading →

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Does workers’ compensation permanent total disability when it results from a combination of work and non-work injuries?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Canan Law

Eaton v. City of Winter Haven–1st District Court of Appeals This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine. A Florida man, Scott Eaton, recently appealed a Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) … Continue reading →

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2 Elements You Must Prove to Receive Workers’ Compensation in Florida

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Canan Law

Michael Caputo v. ABC Fine Wine and Spirits/Alternative Service Concepts, Inc.–First District Court of Appeals This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine. After Michael Caputo suffered a closed-head injury resulting … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Whistle-blower Act: What you need to know before blowing the whistle!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Canan Law

This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine. Tereatha Robinson v. Department of Health, State of Florida–First District Court of Appeals Florida’s Whistle-blower Act protects Florida workers by providing an avenue … Continue reading →

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