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We Discuss The Ins And Outs Of Occupational Disease
by Asnis Srebnick & Kaufman | Aug 24, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 comments
There are certain occupations that can result in workers developing serious, disabling conditions that can affect them for a long time. These occupational diseases may be covered by the workers' compensation system of Florida. Read on to learn more about these conditions and how they may have an effect on workers. If you believe you have sustained an occupational disease through your line of work, it is essential to contact a knowledgeable attorney workers comp specialist to guide you through the process. Call Asnis Srebnick & Kaufman for a free initial consultation today.
What Is An Occupational Disease?
Under Florida state law, occupational diseases are treated in the same way that workplace accident injuries are treated. If you can prove your disease to be an occupational disease, then it is compensable by workers compensation. You can find this out when you chat with an attorney workers comp specialist. An occupational disease is defined as one in which the "nature of the employment" is the biggest contributing force behind the disease. Florida Statute 440.151 stipulates that the presence of the disease has to be proven by medical testing along with the examination of a physician, and the hazards of the disease have to be associated with the occupation and sufficient exposure to a specific, harmful, substance that needs to be proven to be present in the workplace in order to support causation. Some examples of common occupational or industrial diseases include:
Lung diseases in miners and other workers
Skin diseases in healthcare workers
Carpal tunnel syndrome in computer workers
Lead poisoning in industrial workers
Radiation sickness in workers in the energy industry
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In order to qualify for worker compensation, you need to be able to demonstrate that your disease was a direct result of your work with a particular employer. If you already had the disease when you started working with your employer, but neglected to inform the new employer in writing that you had previously been disabled or laid off or had already received compensation from the employer for that disease, then you are not eligible for worker compensation. You need to let your employer know within five months after the end of your exposure to the cause of the occupational disease, or within 90 days of when you were diagnosed or learned of the disability-related to your work. If you do not comply with the stipulations for giving notice inside the proper time frame, you will not be eligible for compensation.
Compensation For Illness
The financial award from workers compensation is engineered to assist workers in getting back the costs they may have incurred as a result of time off work due to illness or medical treatment and their medical expenses. In certain cases, you also may be able to claim damages for the pain and suffering that you have experienced. Death benefits may be payable to the family of the deceased if there is a loss of life.
It's important to have an experienced Florida attorney workers comp specialist on your side. If you suspect you are the victim of an occupational disease, call Asnis Srebnick & Kaufman today!
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Jillian joined the firm in May 2016 as a law clerk and has been with the firm for four years, gaining extensive experience in her current field of practice while in law school.
She obtained her Bachelor's degrees from East Carolina University in Finance and Applied Economics.
Jillian earned her Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2017, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a concentration in Health law. She served as a Torts teaching and research assistant. She served as chairperson on the Moot Court Society general board and competed in the National Health Law Moot Court competition. She was also an active member of the Nova Trial Association and student member of Broward County Trial Lawyers Association.
Before joining the firm, Jillian interned at the 15th Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program, where she gained experienced advocating for abandoned, abused and neglected children and is currently a registered Guardian Ad Litem volunteer in Miami-Dade.
Jillian focuses her practice on personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home negligence — including nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and hospice providers. She has represented Plaintiffs involving automobile accidents, premises liability, trucking accidents, negligent security, negligent supervision, and wrongful death. She is Involved in all phases of pre-litigation and litigation, handling cases from inception to close.
Jillian is currently a member of the Broward County Bar Association, Health Law Section of the Florida Bar, and Administrative Law section of the Florida Bar.
Bradley Asnis was born in Philadelphia in 1967. He attended Emory University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1989. He graduated law school at the University of Miami in May of 1989. After graduating law school, Mr. Asnis worked for the U.S. government in the Small Business Administration. Since 1994, he has specialized in workers compensation and personal injury law. Mr. Asnis is a member of both the Florida and Pennsylvania Bars. He is also admitted to the Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida. Mr. Asnis is a member of the Trial Lawyers section of the Florida Bar and is a longstanding member of Florida Workers Advocates (FWA). FWA is Florida's premier organization of claimant attorneys, dedicated to protecting and defending the workforce of Florida. Mr. Asnis is also "AV" rated by Martindale Hubble's peer rating system, the highest rating achievable for both legal abilities and ethics. In addition to practicing law In South Florida, including Monroe County up through the Tampa-Orlando area, he is married with three children and has lived in South Florida for the past 30 years.
David Goehl is a Senior Associate in the law firm of Asnis, Srebnick & Kaufman, LLC. Mr. Goehl joined the firm in 2019, after representing employer/carriers for over 20 years. Since joining the firm, he now solely represents injured workers. He has been practicing worker's compensation law in the state of Florida for over 25 years. He graduated from Barry University in 1990 with a degree in history and political science and went on to study law at the University of Miami, graduating in 1993. Mr. Goehl is an experienced workers compensation litigator having handled thousands of claims through mediation, trial and appeals.
Mr. Goehl is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubble's peer rating system, the highest rating achievable for both legal abilities and ethics, since 2012. Mr. Goehl is a State Certified Mediator. In addition, Mr. Goehl was nominated on two occasions by the Statewide Judicial Nominating Committee to be appointed as a Judge of Compensation Claims.
Daniel Kaufman has dedicated almost his entire legal career to helping those who were injured due to the neglect of others. Mr. Kaufman graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1991 and since his first job he has been litigating personal injury claims in and out various courthouses in the State of Florida.
Mr. Kaufman handles his cases from sign up until conclusion. He has represented thousands of clients both in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Kaufman has had the privilege of representing clients and families in almost all types of legal matters involving injury and neglect including but not limited to wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, car crashes, premises liability, fall-downs as well as first party claims.
Although some cases resolve quickly, Mr. Kaufman personally handles all of his clients' cases that must be litigated in the Courthouse. In addition to representing injured victims, Mr. Kaufman taught at the Nova Southeastern School of Law for almost 20 years. He taught students how to perform in Court, how to try a case to verdict and how to handle depositions and hearings. As a mentor, Mr. Kaufman maintains a relationship with many of his former students who are now practicing law themselves.
Each client that Mr. Kaufman represents receives Mr. Kaufman's personal cell phone where he makes himself available 24/7 either by call or text. Mr. Kaufman is an AV Rated Preeminent Lawyer recognized by Martindale Hubbell, a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and was Board Certified in Civil Trial Law.
When not practicing law, Mr. Kaufman is an active volunteer with the Make A Wish Foundation and the local Public School System. He has volunteered for both organizations for over the past 20 years was previously voted the YMCA Volunteer of the Year for his local YMCA.
Michael Srebnick is a founding member and partner in the law firm of Asnis, Srebnick & Kaufman, LLC. Created in 2001, the firm specializes in protecting the rights of the injured throughout the state. He has been practicing worker's compensation and personal injury law in the state of Florida for over 30 years. He graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in psychology in 1985 and went on to study law at the University of Miami, graduating with Cum Laude honors in 1989.
Mr. Srebnick is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubble's peer rating system, the highest rating achievable for both legal abilities and ethics, since 1999. For more than twenty years he has been vigorously pursuing his clients' rights in cases where personal injury or death has been the result of injuries in the workplace or negligence.
Mr. Srebnick is a longstanding member of Florida Workers Advocates (FWA). He was FWA Treasurer from June 2015 through June 2018, and remains a District Member of the Board of Directors. He is also currently a member of the Executive Counsel of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Florida Bar. Mr. Srebnick is a State Certified Mediator as well.