Workers’ Comp
If you’ve been injured at work, your immediate concern will be about the wellbeing of you and your family. Luckily for injured workers in Florida, there are workers’ compensation benefits you can turn to. At Khullar Law, PLLC, we help Florida workers pursue the workers’ compensation benefits they’re legally entitled to by representing their rights and interests. With years of experience and a proven track record, Managing Attorney Divya Khullar is dedicated to helping Florida’s injured workers and families recover tax-free settlements and benefits while they focus on recovering from the emotional and physical toll of being injured on the job.
Workers’ Compensation In Florida
Workers’ compensation refers to a form of insurance that most employers are mandated to have. Florida’s workers’ compensation law is in place to cover employees who are injured while working in service of their employer. There are two major types of benefits you can generally receive in a workers’ compensation claim: lost wages and medical treatment. In certain cases, you may be able to seek an additional nontaxable lump sum settlement. Florida law requires nearly all employers to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage. If you’re unsure about whether you have these benefits, you should find out from your employer. If they have workers’ comp coverage, you should be automatically eligible for benefits if your injury is work-related. Moreover, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, so you should be covered no matter who is liable for your injury. As long as you were engaged in a work-related activity when injured, you are likely entitled to benefits no matter whose fault it was.
What to Do if Injured on the Job
If you were injured at work, you need to immediately notify your employer or supervisor. Florida law mandates that you report your injury within 30 days of the accident occurring. Your employer will then fill out an injury report and send you for medical treatment. Any time missed from work should be compensated. Workers’ compensation claims are not equivalent to “suing” your employer, because it is a state-mandated insurance policy that pays for your benefits when such accidents happen on the job. If the benefits are delayed or denied and you file a workers’ compensation claim, you’re not “suing” your employer, but asking for the benefits you’re entitled to.
When to Hire an Attorney for Workers’ Comp
It is typically in your best interest to hire a workers’ compensation attorney any time your claim is being disputed. Some situations it is recommended to work with an attorney include:
If you haven’t received your benefits after the normal time period
Your employer disputes your injury was work-related
A claim denial
Appealing a denied claim or a sustained denial
Suffering partial or total permanent disability due to your injuries
A third party was involved in the accident resulting in your injuries
Your employer fired you or retaliated due to you seeking workers’ comp
