Florida’s workers’ compensation laws protect employees who suffer injuries or illnesses in a wide range of circumstances. You have a good chance of being compensated if you suffer a workplace injury.
What You Need to Know About Workers Compensation in Florida
Workers’ compensation laws in Florida are complex. Therefore, you should consult with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney from The Law Offices of Ala Alikhani, P.A., to learn about your legal options and ensure that you are provided with compensation.
Here is a breakdown of the most important things you need to know about workers’ compensation in the state of Florida.
Workers Compensation For All Damages Should Be Appropriate
Workers’ compensation laws are primarily designed to ensure that work-related illnesses do not negatively impact an employee’s everyday life. Therefore, fair compensation should ensure that each worker is adequately compensated for all damages. Examples include:
- Bills for medical care
- Loss of wages
- Disability, whether temporary or permanent
- Benefits upon death
Workers’ compensation benefits are not available to all injured workers. The number of employees at your company or the industry you work in will determine your eligibility to receive benefits. If you work for a construction company, for example, you will qualify for benefits no matter the number of employees at the company.
If you work in the agricultural industry, your eligibility for benefits will be determined by whether you have six regular employees or twelve seasonal workers who are on the payroll for at least thirty (30) days.
This is where an expert in injury law can help you with filing compensation claims at work to get the benefits you are entitled to.
Injuries Must Be Reported Promptly
In order to collect benefits, you must report your injury or illness to your employer. In the state of Florida, this must be completed within thirty (30) days after the work related accident or the day your doctor certifies that your injury was work-related if you were unsure that the injury was caused by your employment. Upon discovering a work-related illness or condition, you should notify your employer within thirty (30) days.
There Is A Limitation Period
You shouldn’t be surprised if your employer’s insurance denies your claim. When that happens, you should contact an attorney to file a workers’ compensation claim on your behalf.
Workers in Florida have two (2) years from the date of the injury to file a workplace claim. Workers who do not file within two (2) years lose their right to compensation. However, if the statute of limitations has expired before you file a lawsuit, don’t give up hope. Having a dependable Florida workers’ compensation lawyer on your side can help you explore your other options.
The process of filing a workers’ compensation claim can become complicated and may overwhelm the injured employee, resulting in a low settlement. Considering most lawyers work on a contingency plan basis, you have no reason not to hire a Florida workers’ compensation attorney to help you with your claim.
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If you or someone you know has been injured at work and is dealing with a serious injury, have them give us a call at (844) 762-8155.
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 that you are entitled to by the law.