PRACTICE OVERVIEW
Workers Compensation
Under Florida Law, employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance which provides coverage for people injured while at work.
Some common situation where workers’ compensation may apply:
- Slip, trip and falls.
- Motor vehicle accidents while at work.
- Work related injuries.
- Toxic exposure in the workplace.
- Injuries arising from certain types of work.
What to do if you are injured while at work:
- Notify your employer/Obtain an incident report.
- Call 911.
- Take photographs
- Allow emergency services to examine all of your pain complaints.
- Do not post about your accident on social media.
- Do not wait to seek medical treatment for your injuries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Lost Earnings
We will ensure you are fully compensated for your lost earnings.
Medical Treatment
We will assist you in finding reputable doctors in the area where you reside. We will help you find a reputable specialist for your specific injury.
Medical Bills
We will help you recover your medical costs from the insurance company or responsible party. We will work to minimize your out of pocket expenses.
Compensation
We will help you recover maximum compensation for your pain and suffering.
Under Florida law, ordinary negligence causes of action are subject to a two-year statute of limitations (Time limit to bring a claim). The only exception to this is when the claimant is a minor age eight or younger, in which case the seven-year period does not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday
