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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears

Florida Workers' Comp

Americans were more apt to work in manufacturing than they do now. The delivery of medical care is exceptional today, and in many instances more so than non-work injuries receive through health insurance. Some would also find irony in the "wasteful litigation" perception of tort that drove us to workers' compensation.

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Medical Marijuana Within the Context of Workers’ Compensation Claims

The Workcomp Writer

It is, of course, one thing for a state to allow the use of marijuana in the treatment of injuries and diseases, but quite another to require employers and/or insurers to reimburse injured workers in connection with a workers’ compensation claim. A state Department of Labor hearing officer agreed with the insurer. 801, et seq.