Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carriers attempt to delay and deny medical treatment and care. The goal of the carrier is to frustrate injured workers into submission-in that, you give up your claim in exchange for either a nominal amount of money or dismiss it before you receive medical care. Workplace
Workers’ Compensation Law in Florida has drastically changed in the past year and a half. Prior to the Supreme Court of Florida’s decisions in Westphal and Castellanos, the Workers’ Compensation Law in Florida gave an unfair competitive advantage to companies across the state. Many injured workers gave up their right
We all know the general rules we must follow when at work. We need to make sure we are at work on time; that we get our work completed; we don’t sexually harass or fight with other employees; and we do not show up to work intoxicated. But what happens
Our long history and substantial experience in personal injury cases allows us to be particularly effective in representing clients in serious work-related claims. Workers’ compensation is a benefit that is available to nearly all employees who suffer an injury that arose out of and in the course of their employment. The attorneys
Imagine getting injured on the job. You’re in pain and embarrassed because your co-workers saw you slip and fall. It’s possible that you’d like to run home and forget the accident occurred. DO NOT LET YOUR EMOTIONS GET THE BEST OF YOU! It’s essential to report the accident as soon
Insurance companies are in the practice of denying claims whether it’s Worker’s Compensation or Personal Injury Protection Insurance. An insurance company will send you a letter indicating “work injury claim denied“. Denials range from pre-existing injuries to no evidence of an accident. Worker’s compensation insurance companies are not interested in
There are two time frames you need to be cognizant of when dealing with the worker’s compensation program. The first time frame is reporting the injury. The second time frame is receiving treatment. While every rule has an exception, below is a brief explanation of both times frames and requirements.
The rules of workers compensation vary state to state regarding whether you are able to choose your own doctor or whether your employer chooses your doctor. Under the Florida Worker’s Compensation statute, your employer’s insurance carrier is charged with authorizing medical treatment for your injuries. This insurance carrier will determine
You are eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits if you were injured on the job. However, there are steps to take to ensure you properly file and ultimately pursue a Florida Workers’ Compensation accident. Below is a definitive guide on what an injured worker must do after an accident or injury
Injuries occur on a daily basis in the workplace. One may slip while reaching for a cup in the breakroom, or an employee may injure him or herself in a motor vehicle accident while picking up a delivery. However, these “typical injuries” are not the only accidents covered under the
