No one clocks in expecting to leave work with an injury, but it happens, and thousands of employees file for workers’ compensation each year. This is a type of insurance designed to protect workers who suffer an injury on the job, and coverage can pay for medical bills or wages lost during recovery. In these

By Daniel L. Hightower For forty plus years, when someone finds out I’m a lawyer and asks for my card, I give them one and always say “I hope you never need me.” And I mean it. Unfortunately, bad motor vehicle crashes and bad work accidents happen...causing serious and permanent injuries to

Florida’s warm weather and scenic roads make it enjoyable for motorcyclists, as we see many of them visit the state each year. Unfortunately, this also means we see very high crash rates. In 2024, there were over 9,000 motorcycle accidents across the state that resulted in severe injuries and many fatalities. These accident victims are

Applying for Social Security Disability can be a frustrating process. Nearly two-thirds of deserving applicants are wrongly denied and face an uphill battle, even if they meet eligibility requirements. Know that this denial does not necessarily mean ineligibility. It simply means it’s time for a Social Security lawyer who can provide guidance throughout the appeals

There are tax implications for those who receive a personal injury settlement, but is all settlement money taxable? The short answer: It depends. The tax treatment of personal injury settlements depends on the nature of the damages. Understanding the differences between these can help injured parties keep more of their settlement, and avoid surprises when

If you've been injured in an accident, keeping accurate and thorough medical records is one of the most important things you can do to protect your personal injury claim. Here’s why it matters: ✅ Proves Your Injury – Medical records provide clear evidence of the extent of your injury, helping to show the

It’s a lot more than the last unofficial day of summer and a three-day weekend for many Americans. It’s a holiday celebrating the many contributions that good, honest, hard-working Americans have made and continue to make to our country’s strength and prosperity. Labor Day was initially recognized as a holiday by some cities when

By Daniel L. Hightower It’s no secret that car insurance companies for careless/reckless drivers who cause motor vehicle crashes that injure innocent people want to settle the injury claims as cheaply as possible. That’s their job. At the Hightower and Hightower Law Firm, we insist that car insurance companies pay full value, based on