Our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Fight for Injured Workers
If you were injured while at work, under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, which cover medical expenses and lost wages from the workers’ compensation insurance policy.
The Workers’ compensation law governs workers’ compensation in Florida. Under this law, you are entitled to compensation if you are injured in your workplace.
Florida is a no-fault state. Meaning workers don’t have to prove that they were injured in the course and scope of work due to the owner’s negligence. But under this law, they are also generally prevented from suing their employer. The Workers’ Compensation Laws govern their remedies.
The most common time when an injured worker needs a Workers’ compensation attorney is when an employer denies that you had an accident during your work. Or when your employer denies that you are entitled to medical benefits and/or lost wages.
People For Law stands to deliver their support and fight for all workers to receive the compensation they deserve. Our lawyers for workers’ compensation are experienced and skilled in assisting and guiding you through the process wherein you can get the maximum benefits according to the law.
When Does Workers’ Compensation Apply?
The most general criterion for receiving workers’ compensation is that the injury must have happened in the scope and course of employment. In 1989, the Supreme Court of Florida defined a two-part test to figure out whether someone is entitled to compensation under the law.
- The nature of the work must have an inherent risk associated, and that must have caused the injury.
- The injury must have occurred at the “time and space” of work.
If your injury meets the above criteria, you are entitled to receive compensation under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Laws.
Types of Injuries Covered
Florida Workers’ Compensation Law entitles an injured worker to receive certain types of benefits, including:
- Payment of your Medical bills
- Payment of Emergency room bills
- Authorizing a specialist to treat your medical condition
- Payment of lost wages
- Payment of prescription medication and refills
- Authorization of medications, physical therapy, and surgery, if required.
Apart from these, you can receive certain other benefits, including some job replacement ones. If you are not sure about the types of benefits you can receive, you can consult our experienced Workers’ compensation attorney to guide you through the entire process.
Benefits Depend on Disability
Florida Workers’ Compensation Laws entitle you to receive benefits above and beyond your medical bills only if you have incurred a work-related disability as a result of the accident. Your compensation will depend on whether the accident caused no disability, partial disability, or permanent disability and whether it was temporary or permanent.
For example, an injury that allows you to return to work the next day or the day after may entitle you to receive medical bills but not income replacement benefits. If, however, your injury restricts you from performing your usual job action, you may receive income replacement benefits. In some Workers’ Compensation Lawsuit cases, you may also receive assistance in finding a different career if your injury prevents you from working in the same field. Finally, in most serious cases, if you are completely disabled, you may be entitled to receive income benefits for the rest of your life.
The Workers’ compensation law governs workers’ compensation in Florida. Under this law, you are entitled to compensation if you are injured in your workplace.
Florida is a no-fault state. Meaning workers don’t have to prove that they were injured in the course and scope of work due to the owner’s negligence. But under this law, they are also generally prevented from suing their employer. The Workers’ Compensation Laws govern their remedies.
The most common time when an injured worker needs a Workers’ compensation attorney is when an employer denies that you had an accident during your work. Or when your employer denies that you are entitled to medical benefits and/or lost wages.
People For Law stands to deliver their support and fight for all workers to receive the compensation they deserve. Our Workers’ Compensation Lawyers are experienced and skilled in assisting and guiding you through the process wherein you can get the maximum benefits according to the law.
When Does Workers’ Compensation Apply?
The most general criterion for receiving workers’ compensation is that the injury must have happened in the scope and course of employment. In 1989, the Supreme Court of Florida defined a two-part test to figure out whether someone is entitled to compensation under the law.
- The nature of the work must have an inherent risk associated, and that must have caused the injury.
- The injury must have occurred at the “time and space” of work.
If your injury meets the above criteria, you are entitled to receive compensation under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Laws.
Types of Injuries Covered
Florida Workers’ Compensation Law entitles an injured worker to receive certain types of benefits, including:
- Payment of your Medical bills
- Payment of Emergency room bills
- Authorizing a specialist to treat your medical condition
- Payment of lost wages
- Payment of prescription medication and refills
- Authorization of medications, physical therapy, and surgery, if required.
Apart from these, you can receive certain other benefits, including some job replacement ones. If you are not sure about the types of benefits you can receive, you can consult our experienced Workers’ compensation attorney to guide you through the entire process.
Benefits Depend on Disability
Florida Workers’ Compensation Laws entitle you to receive benefits above and beyond your medical bills only if you have incurred a work-related disability as a result of the accident. Your compensation will depend on whether the accident caused no disability, partial disability, or permanent disability and whether it was temporary or permanent.
For example, an injury that allows you to return to work the next day or the day after may entitle you to receive medical bills but not income replacement benefits. If, however, your injury restricts you from performing your usual job action, you may receive income replacement benefits. In some cases, you may also receive assistance in finding a different career if your injury prevents you from working in the same field. Finally, in most serious cases, if you are completely disabled, you may be entitled to receive income benefits for the rest of your life.
When Do You Need a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
You need a workers’ compensation attorney, in most general cases, when you are being deprived of your rights
For instance, when an employer denies your medical bills or lost wages when the injury had been caused in the course and scope of your employment. Or when an employer is compensating for your lost wages but is paying inconsistently or continues to pay your benefits late. It might even happen that the insurance company wants to settle your claim with a lump sum of money and refuse you your rights under the law.
People For Law, with its expert panel of lawyers for workers’ compensation, can guide and counsel you through the process of receiving the most optimal benefits and compensation for your work-related injury. We always fight aggressively for our clients to protect their rights and ensure they receive the benefits they are entitled to, which allows them to have peace of mind.