Collateral offsets to workers' compensation benefits.(Florida)

From: Florida Bar Journal | Date: October 1, 1998| Author: Staver, Matthew D. | Copyright information

The purpose behind the offset rules is to prevent an injured employee from being compensated more after than before the accident.

An employee who is injured in the course and scope of employment may be entitled to receive indemnity and medical benefits. However, the employer/carrier (E/C) also may be entitled to offset certain collateral benefits against workers' compensation indemnity benefits. The purpose behind the offset rules is to prevent an injured employee from re...

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