If you've been injured on the job in Florida, understanding your available benefits is crucial for your recovery and financial stability. Florida's workers' compensation system provides comprehensive coverage designed to help injured workers get back on their feet....
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Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Florida?
If you've been injured at your job, you're likely wondering whether you qualify for workers' compensation benefits in Florida. Thousands of workers across Florida suffer job related injuries each year. Overexertion, slips, trips, falls, equipment failures and many...
Do All Workers Comp Cases in Florida End in a Settlement?
You're on the night shift at the warehouse, loading pallets onto a truck. The forklift you're operating hits an unexpected dip in the concrete floor, jolting you hard. Next thing you know, there's a sharp pain shooting through your lower back. Or maybe you're on a...
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Workers Compensation Case in Florida?
You're on the job, maybe operating a forklift at a warehouse, framing a house in the summer heat, or fixing an electrical panel. Then it happens – something goes wrong. Could be a heavy box falls on your shoulder, you slip off a ladder, or your hand gets caught in...
Do I Need a Lawyer for Workers Compensation Case in Florida?
One minute you're doing your job like any other day. Maybe you're operating machinery at a construction site, lifting boxes at a warehouse, or even just walking across a slippery restaurant floor. Then suddenly—bam! You're injured and in pain, wondering how you'll pay...
5 Reasons Why You Need An Attorney For Your Workers’ Compensation Injury
If you were injured while working on the job and are considering hiring an attorney, here are five reasons why you should hire a lawyer to represent you: 1. They can get in contact with the adjuster If you have ever tried to get ahold of your...
Getting Injured At Work: The First Steps Into The Maze
While Florida's workers' compensation laws may be designed to get you the help you need, rarely does it ever go smoothly. Even from the onset, I can't tell you the number of times when a client had said to me that when they got injured on the job, their attempt to...
Workers’ Comp for Remote Employees: Here’s What You Need to Know
The landscape of work underwent a transformative shift in March 2020 when the world plunged into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This abrupt change gave rise to remote work models and paved the way for what is now known as the Great Resignation. The aftermath...
Reasons Why Your Workers’ Compensation Checks May be Delayed and When You Should Contact an Attorney
After an on-the-job injury, you may have filed for workers’ compensation (WC) benefits. However, if you are waiting for the checks to arrive and there seems to be a delay, there may be a reason for it, and we can help. Often insurance companies want to avoid paying...
What to Do if My Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Comp Insurance
Most employers are required by law to carry workers’ compensation (WC) insurance to cover employees if they get injured on the job. However, some companies fail to comply with the law and don’t carry the proper insurance. If you get hurt while working, you may still...