WC Court Rulings, Legislation, And Advocacy-Driven Claim Outcomes

Florida is a great example of what happens when state legislatures pass bills or the courts rule in cases where the interests of many stakeholders are variously impacted in the aftermath. In fact, it’s more likely that, in both cases, the impact on stakeholders is wide and varied, yet still significant for many. Florida’s workers compensation (WC) landscape was manageable from 2004 to 2015, though related costs (especially legal fees) were on the rise in recent years. In fact, the 2003 WC "reforms" have been quite successful in lowering costs and improving efficiencies for employers, insurers, and claim professionals (third-party administrators).