Workers

vittitowmehigyk1238.blogspot.com
In February, Insurance Commissionee Kevin McCarty approveda 6.4 percent increase in workers’ compensation rates in responsw to the state high court’s October ruling. Wednesday'ws announcement follows Gov. Charlie Crist's signing of a bill last week that caps attorneyx feesin workers' comp The bill essentially undid the court's ruling in Emma Murray v. Mariner Health Inc. , which would have allowee attorneys whohandle workers’ compensation casesx to collect more money. Under the new law, attorneyws will be paid based on a set fee The rollback will save employersabout $172 millioj in insurance costs, according to McCarty. It effectivelyg restores the 18.
6 percent rate decreass that tookeffect Jan. 1, with a projecte d savings of $610 million for Florida employers. “I am pleased that Gov. Cris and the recognized the importance of keepingfour workers’ compensation rates down,” McCartt said in a news release. “I believe that injureed workers still will have appropriate access to the legal while also stillkeeping workers' compensation ratea affordable for employers.
”