OSHA is INCREASING PENALTIES for SERIOUS Safety Violations ON THE JOB INJURY

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is increasing penalties for serious safety violations, contending current fines are too low to have a deterrent effect.

OSHA's average penalty for a serious violation has been around $1,000.

Under the agency's new policy, the average fine for a serious violation - one that could cause death or serious injury - will increase to between $3,000 and $4,000.

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WORKERS' COMP - Injured Workers' DRUG COSTS higher in Florida than other states

According to a new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), the payment per claim for prescription drugs used to treat injured workers in Florida was nearly 40 percent higher than in most study states.  BUT WHY?

WCRI found that the average payment per claim for prescription drugs in Florida's workers' compensation system was $565—38 percent higher than the median of the study states. 

The main reason for the higher prescription costs in Florida was that some physicians wrote prescriptions and dispensed the prescribed medications directly to their patients. When physicians dispensed prescription drugs, they often were paid much more than pharmacies for the same prescription. 

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Third-Party Workers' Compensation Claims

A workplace injury could be the result of the negligence of a third party. For example, if while driving a truck for your employer, you are involved in a motor vehicle accident due to the negligence of another driver, we can represent you in the third-party claim against the at fault driver of the other vehicle at the same time you are pursing a Workers’ Compensation claim. If you have been injured on the job, our firm can help determine who should be held accountable for that injury. We have experience with third-party claims. We will fight for you and help you collect compensation for your injuries and attempt to negotiate a favorable lump-sum cash settlement for your damages.

At the TRIPP LAW FIRM, we will advocate on your behalf to seek complete and fair compensation for all damages and monetary losses, including immediate medical care and future medical care, lost wages, future lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not collect a fee unless we collect damages by way of settlement or jury trial. Our firm will front all of the costs associated with pursuing your case so there is NO OUT OF POCKET expenses required from you.

If you have been injured, call Attorney G. Alan Tripp, Jr., for a FREE telephone consultation to discuss filing a claim or lawsuit to compensate you for your injuries and damages. The initial consultation with the TRIPP LAW FIRM is always free and without obligation.

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