The Shigo Law Firm

Being injured at work can be stressful and confusing. The insurance company's adjuster has a lot of experience in handling claims, and your claim is just one of many that he or she is handling. What appears to be routine to the adjuster is personal to you because you are the one that is injured. ...

There are a variety of legal documents one must consider under the umbrella of estate planning. One that is often overlooked or deemed as unnecessary is a revocable trust. But that could not be farther from the truth. Often referred to as a living trust, a revocable trust often serves as a soluti...

The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled that a significant piece of the state's worker's compensation law is unconstitutional. The result of the ruling could result in longer and greater benefits for workers who become disabled or are incapable of working after an accident. The 5-2 court decisio...

After you have been injured at work it is very important to promptly report the injury to your employer. If you are injured at work it is important that you report your injury to your supervisor or Human Resources right away. A common mistake is thinking that the pain will go away and that you wi...

Appointing a Durable Power of Attorney is arguably the most important piece of estate planning. Without this document, making any legal, healthcare or financial decisions would be next to impossible once that family member becomes incapacitated. Durable Power of Attorney is a legal document in wh...