Worker’s Compensation Claims
If you suffered a workplace injury and were forced to miss work, your medical bills and household expenses may be covered by workers compensation insurance. However, before you agree to any settlement, call the Fort Lauderdale workers compensation attorney that will fight to get you all of the compensation to which you are entitled. We can discuss your options with you maximize the potential value of your claim.
An Overview of the State of Florida Worker’s Compensation Guidelines
Negligence in a slip and fall lawsuit or other premises liability claim can take many forms. Accidents can result from:
- medical benefits – these include your doctor visits, hospitalization, medical tests, physical therapy, prostheses, prescription medication and mileage reimbursement to and from doctor’s offices and pharmacies;
- lost wages – the rate, amount and duration will depend on your regular wage and the extent of your injury; and
- death benefits – these include funeral expenses, compensation to dependents and educational benefits for a surviving spouse.
Although the State of Florida Worker compensation program aims to provide invaluable assistance to disabled workers and their family members, the system can be very difficult to negotiate. There are numerous rules, regulations and bureaucracy governing Worker’s Compensation benefits in Florida.
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Looking Beyond Worker’s Compensation Benefits in Florida
Understand that Florida workers’ comp may not be your only legal recourse if you have been injured on the job. If it can be determined that a third party contributed to your injuries, your workers comp attorney in Fort Lauderdale can help you prepare a third-party claim against:
- a building owner
- an equipment manufacture
- a contractor
- more
Protect yourself by acquiring the legal guidance of a local Ft. Lauderdale attorney with experience handling Workmans Compensation claims as well as third-party claims. When you have good legal counsel by your side, you can rest assured that your rights will not be taken away from you.
Conveniently Located in Fort Lauderdale
The Injury Law Firm of South Florida is conveniently located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients throughout Florida, including Broward County, Indian River, Okeechobee, Martin County, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and other cities and counties.
