If you have been involved in an accident at work which has caused severe injuries, it’s extremely important to act quickly. Severe injuries typically include traumatic brain injuries, spinal paralysis, severe burns, vision loss, and amputations of various body parts. These typically occur as a result of falls from high altitudes, car accidents, or accidents that take place in the kitchen. The first step in the process is to promptly notify a supervisor with your employer to make sure the proper report is completed. Once reported, the employer will then contact the workers compensation insurance company to initiate a claim and will then most likely authorize a clinic as the first step in the process for medical treatment. In cases of very severe or catastrophic injuries, it’s likely that an emergency room (ER) physician will be authorized to assess the extent of the injuries in order to plan for care.
The medical care and treatment will then likely be referred to a specialist or various specialists depending on the extent of the injuries. The care that gets recommended will ultimately be in their hands as insurance companies select physicians under the workers compensation law in Florida. The authorized doctors will also need to address your work restrictions. In the event of a very serious injury or injuries, it’s probable that the restriction will be to take an injured employee completely out of work for a certain period of time. In very extreme cases, an injured worker may be entitled to permanent total disability (PTD) benefits which would entitle them to receive wage benefits until the age of 75, however there are certain stringent forms of criteria that must first be met to qualify for this set of benefits.
Unfortunately, in many instances the insurance carrier may deny these benefits or claims entirely as a way to avoid providing the benefits they may be entitled to. At the Law Offices of Ala Alikhani, P.A., we review your case to determine the best course of action. A petition for benefits is generally filed with the Court as the initial step in the process to litigate the matter. In situations in which the insurance company is providing benefits, it’s also imperative to hire an attorney that specializes in Workers’ Compensation matters as delays and denials still have a tendency to occur frequently throughout the duration of a claim. When dealing with serious and catastrophic injuries, it is extremely important to receive medical care without any lapses or delays. In the event the insurance company is procrastinating, we fight vigorously on your behalf to obtain the benefits you may be entitled to under the law. We have offices in Boca Raton and North Miami, however we handle cases throughout the state of Florida.
If you have been involved in a work accident which has resulted in catastrophic or severe injuries, contact the Law Offices of Ala Alikhani, P.A. today at (844) 762-8155 for your FREE consultation today.