Florida Workers’ Compensation Laws Protect Injured Workers
Unlike other incidents that cause personal injuries, you do not need you to prove fault in order to obtain workers’ compensation benefits for your losses. Instead, the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance that pays out benefits to employees. If you are an eligible employee who suffers a work-related illness or injury, you would file a claim with the employer’s insurance provider. There are strict time restrictions on filing a claim, so you must do so within the two-year statute of limitations on workers’ compensation claims.
In most situations, workers’ comp is your sole remedy for an on-the-job medical condition. There are exceptions, such as where:
- Your employer neglects or refuses to carry the required workers’ comp insurance policy;
- Your employer’s intentional conduct was the reason for your injuries; or,
- A third party caused your injuries.
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Benefits Available In A Worker’s Compensation Claim
At The Benenati Law Firm, we understand that accidents can happen to anyone at any time and can change lives forever.
If your workers’ compensation claim is approved by your employer’s insurance company, state law provides that you can obtain certain benefits.
- Medical Expenses: Your medical bills may be covered for emergency treatment, surgery, doctor’s visits, prescription medications, therapy, crutches and medical equipment, and other healthcare-related services.
- Lost Wages: If you are out of work for more than seven days, you may be able to recover lost income when you:
- Cannot return to work because of your injuries;
- Can return, but are limited and cannot earn what you did before your injury; or,
- Have a permanent impairment that prevents you from working.
- Employment Services: You may get help with getting back to the workforce, which is important if you need to seek employment in unfamiliar areas.
Note that you cannot recover damages for pain and suffering in a workers’ compensation claim.
Consult With A Winter Garden Workers’ Compensation Attorney Today
You do have rights if you suffer a work-related injury or illness, and you gain an advantage in filing a claim when you work with knowledgeable workers’ comp lawyers. For more information, please contact the Benenati Law Firm at 407-777-7777 or via our website. We can schedule a free, confidential consultation to review your circumstances and determine the best strategy for obtaining benefits under Florida’s workers’ compensation laws.
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