If you have been injured at work and are looking to file a workers compensation claim, there are specific timescales in place. Here at the Law Offices of Ala Alikhani, P.A., we specialize in representing workers who have been the victim of an accident in the workplace or suffered an illness as a result of their working conditions. We know how to file workers compensation claims here in Florida, and that timing is very important for the process to work.
Knowing exactly when to hire a workers compensation lawyer in Florida is crucial to the success of your claim. If you wait too long, you could potentially jeopardize your ability to receive suitable benefits and medical care.
Ideally, you should contact a workers compensation lawyer as soon as an injury occurs. By law, you have 30 days to report an injury to your employer. The time frame begins from the date of your injury, in the case of a disease or illness, this time frame starts from the date that you were diagnosed.
While the claim is being filed, your attorney will be able to ensure that you, your employer and their insurance company are all taking the correct steps as the claim progresses. If your injuries are misrepresented or omitted when you initially file the claim, you may not receive the full benefits that you are entitled to.
What Should Your Employer Do Next?
Your employer can choose to do any one of the following:
- Accept your claim in full, and agree to pay for your medical expenses and lost wages
- Approve the payment of your medical bills, but refuse to cover any loss of wages
- Deny your claim if there isn’t evidence that you were injured on the job
What If Your Employer Stops Your Compensation Benefits?
At any time during your entitlement, your employer or their insurance company may attempt to reduce or completely stop your benefits. They can do this by asking you to attend certain types of medical examinations or by employing their own experts to assert that you are ready to go back to work, even if you are not. An experienced workers compensation attorney will be able to protect your rights to workers compensation, and fight for you to continue receiving benefits until such time as you really are well enough to go back to work.
What If There Was A Third Party Involved?
Where a third party is involved in an accident or injury at work, this could mean there will be an additional settlement. This can extend the time frame of the claim as further information will need to be gathered. Your attorney will be able to take control of this matter for you and help to expedite it as quickly as possible to prevent any delay in your benefits.
Why Use A Workers Compensation Lawyer To Assist With Your Claim?
Every day, insurance companies deny valid claims, leaving injured workers without income or the correct medical care that they need. This can be hard going on workers and families already living with the trauma of a work injury, without the means to make ends meet.
When you hire the Law Offices of Ala Alikhani, P.A. to represent you, we go to extremes to ensure employers and their insurance companies are held accountable and that you receive the benefits you are entitled to by the law.
Were you injured at work? Contact us for a FREE consultation. We are available throughout all times of the day to discuss your case with you. Our office is fluent in Creole and Spanish.
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