Personal Injury
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Resources
State and Federal Resource / Medical Resources
Florida Department of
Health
The State of Florida’s Department of Health mission is to promote,
protect and improve the health of all people in Florida. The Web site provides
links to health-related services for all citizens, with the information separated
by Florida residents, healthcare providers and businesses.
Florida Hospital Association
The purpose
of the association is to advocate proactively on behalf of hospitals at the state
and federal levels on issues that will assist its members in their mission of community
services and care to patients.
Directory
of Florida Hospitals
A list of all hospitals in Florida including name, address,
telephone, website link, parent system, county and number of beds.
Florida Medical Malpractice Act
This provides the full text of Chapter 766
of the Florida Statutes. The chapter includes all of the information pertaining
to medical malpractice and related matters.
Florida Doctor License
Verification
Search for medical professionals by specialty, county, etc.,
for license verification and status of license for practicing in Florida.
Medical Malpractice News
This site covers international news, results of studies, and warnings related
to medical malpractice. Also find information on hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and
other health-related news affecting the public’s safety.
Agency for Health Care
Administration
This organization assists in the administration of Medicaid,
and the licensure and regulation of health facilities. In addition to pertinent
information on health care administration the site offers a searchable database
of Florida health facilities.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) serves as the government
resource for educating the American public in an effort to improve the health of
the people of the United States. This site contains information and news such as
environmental health, disease control and prevention, traveler’s health, and emergency
preparedness.
American Board of Medical Specialties
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a not-for-profit organization,
assists 24 approved medical specialty boards in the development and use of standards
in the ongoing evaluation and certification of physicians.
American
Medical Association (AMA)
The AMA and their members work to improve health
care delivery and quality through a broad range of initiatives to promote best practices
and reduce unnecessary costs.
Food and Drug Administration
MedWatch
Search federal government safety alerts on drugs, medical products
and devices.
Food and Drug Administration
Recalls
Search for recalled pharmaceuticals, market withdrawals and safety
alerts.
Database
of Recalled Medical Devices
Search and review information for every recalled
medical device on the FDA Device Recall Database.
Medicare Nursing
Home Rights
Nursing home residents have patient rights and certain protections
under the law, as described on this site.
National
Citizens’ Coalition For Nursing Home Reform
The coalition is comprised of
consumers and advocates who define and achieve quality for people in long-term care
facilities through education and promotion of best practices in care delivery.
Florida and Federal Vehicle Accident Resources (Car and Truck)
Florida Department
of Transportation
The FLDOT “will provide a safe transportation system that
ensures the mobility of people and goods, enhances economic prosperity and preserves
the quality of our environment and communities.”
Florida Department of Highway Safety and
Motor Vehicles
The mission of the FL Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles is to “make highways safe through service, education, and enforcement.”
This site contains information regarding acquiring and renewing FL driver’s license,
vehicle registration and information regarding the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motor Vehicle Insurance Statutes
Review the full text of
Chapter 627 of the Florida Statutes. The chapter includes all of the information
pertaining to motor vehicle and casualty insurance contracts.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
The mission
of DOT is to “serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible
and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and
enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.”
Visit this \site for news and services related to the transportation industry.
Advocates for Highway and Auto
Safety
This organization is an alliance of consumer, health and safety groups
and insurance companies and agents working together to make America's roads safer.
Center for Auto Safety (CAS)
The goal of CAS is to provide consumers a voice for auto safety and quality
in Washington and to help lemon owners fight back across the country.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(FMCSA)
The FMCSA's mission is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities
involving large trucks and buses. The site includes information on safety and security,
rules and regulations, and licensing and registration.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an independent, nonprofit, scientific
and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses including deaths,
injuries, and property damage from crashes on the nation's highways.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The NHTSA’s mission is to “save lives, prevent injuries and reduce vehicle-related
crashes.” This government site provides information on traffic safety, vehicle safety
ratings, laws and regulations as well as American crash-related statistics.
National Transportation Safety Board
The NTSB is an independent federal agency charged by Congress with investigating
every civil aviation accident in the United States and significant accidents in
the other modes of transportation -- railroad, highway, marine and pipeline -- and
issuing safety recommendations aimed at preventing future accidents.
Workers’ Compensation Resources
Florida's Division of Workers' Compensation
The goal of this division is to actively ensure the self-execution
of the workers’ compensation system through educating and informing all stakeholders
in the system of their rights and responsibilities, compiling and monitoring system
data, and holding parties accountable for meeting their obligations.
Florida's
Proof of Coverage Database
Search this database to find
the workers’ compensation coverage for Florida companies.
Florida Workers' Compensation Statutes
Review the full text of Chapter 440
of the Florida Statutes. The chapter includes all of the information pertaining
to comp coverage.
Workers' Compensation Section of the Florida
Bar
The purpose of the Workers' Compensation Section is to provide an organization
within the Florida Bar for members who have a common interest in workers' compensation
law to work together and exchange ideas and information.
Florida Workers Compensation Insurance
This site contains links for anyone
who is involved in a Florida workers' compensation claim. Sites that can be accessed
cover information from government and legal organizations.
Florida Workers Compensation
Institute
The Florida Workers' Compensation Institute, Inc. is a non-profit
organization offering education, and documentation to keep participants within the
workers’ compensation field apprised of current information.
Office of the Judges
of Compensation Claims
Access this site for information and tools regarding
disputes on Florida workers' compensation claims.
Workers'
Compensation Forms
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation forms are
in PDF format and are used in filing Florida workers' compensation claims.
Workers' Compensation Reemployment Services Program
A program within the
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is responsible for the administration of the
rehabilitation and reemployment provisions under the Florida’s Workers' Compensation
law. Information provided includes training and resource information.
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA requires employers to provide workplaces
free hazards and to comply with occupational safety and health standards. OSHA’s
goal is for every worker to go home whole and healthy every day.
Department of Health and Human
Services
United States government agency offering human services and information
concerning jobs, disease prevention, and health regulations.
Department of Labor – Bureau of
Labor Statistics
This US government site features national and state statistics
on unemployment rates, pay rates, workplace injuries, compensation claims and others.
