If you’ve been injured at work, or someone you love has been injured at work, you may be able to qualify for workers’ compensation. This will help you in the recovery of your lost wages, your medical bills incurred due to your injury, and any rehabilitation that may be required. In some instances, it may also help to give the worker vocational training so that they can change their vocation. Different states have different requirements so it’s always important to call a Doral workers’ compensation lawyer.

It’s the responsibility of every business owner to ensure that they have purchased the required workers’ compensation insurance for their company. If you’ve been injured due to something that happened at work the employer will have to pay you some form of compensation via this insurance. Never sign any documents that the company or their insurance agency gives you without first consulting with a personal injury lawyer. If you do sign something you may be signing away your rights to a settlement.

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What Is Workers Compensation?

If you’ve never heard of Workers’ Compensation, it’s the kind of insurance that offers employees replacement for their wages that may have been lost due to an on-the-job injury. If you’ve been injured at work, you’re entitled to some specific relief for your injury, lost wages, and sometimes more. Here are some of the things that you might be entitled to:

  • Medical Bills (including overnight in the hospital).
  • Disability payments (whether permanent, partial, or temporary).
  • Medications that are related to your injury.
  • Physical therapy.
  • Travel costs for any therapy or treatment in conjunction with your injury.
  • Vocational rehabilitation if you have to learn a new trade.

In the event of a death, the family may be entitled to funeral expenses.

A construction worker with a knee injury.

It’s vital to know that each case is unique in and of itself. This is why it’s so important to give us a call at (786) 686-2857 and let us help you through this difficult time. You don’t want to miss out on any types of compensation that you may be entitled to.

What Should I Do If I’m Hurt on the Job?

If you suffer an injury while at work take these steps to protect your claim:

  • If you’re injured on the job, notify your employer as soon as possible. Preferably before you leave the job site for the day.
  • See a doctor as soon as possible and follow all of the doctor’s instructions.
  • Keep a written record of your injury date, how it happened, the results, and any of the doctor’s orders.
  • Take pictures of your injuries if you possibly can. It may also be helpful to take pictures of where the injury occurred.
  • File a workers’ compensation claim with the assistance of a Doral workers’ compensation lawyer.
  • Rest and recover from your injury and obey your doctor’s orders.

What Are The Most Common Workplace Accident Injuries?

There are many potential injuries that could occur on the job. Here are the top most common workplace injuries:

  • Accidents while traveling for business
  • Accidents with tools or machinery
  • Amputations
  • Back Injuries
  • Burn injuries
  • Construction accidents
  • Falls
  • Fractures
  • Hearing loss
  • Joint Pain

Why Should I Hire A Doral Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?

A Doral Workers’ Compensation Lawyer is familiar with the laws in Florida. You want to hire someone who knows all of the laws for this area and how to best present your case to a court of law in the Doral area. Doral Workers’ Compensation Lawyers are the ideal solution for this. Give them a call at (786) 686-2857 and let them tell you how they can help you today.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire An Attorney For A Workers’ Comp Claim?

Our workers’ compensation attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. If you don’t win your case, they don’t get paid. A contingency fee works on a percentage basis. The Lawyers will present your case in a court of law. When you get a settlement, they will get a percentage of that settlement. Thus, the fee will be variable according to how much your settlement is. For this reason, your lawyers are going to do the very best that they can so that they can secure you a decent settlement and thus get a reasonable percentage of your settlement.

What Should I Do if My Workers Compensation Claim is Denied?

Your lawyer is your best advocate. Doral workers’ compensation lawyers are going to make sure that you don’t lose your case. The lawyers are going to present all of the facts in regards to your injury at work to a court of law. It’s in their best interest for you to win so they’re going to make sure that your case is given a fair trial.

What Responsibility Does the Employee Have in Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

It is the employee’s responsibility to notify the company immediately if they’re injured. It’s important that a Workers’ Compensation Claim be filed within 2 years of the date of the injury. If the claim isn’t filed within this time frame the statute of limitations will have run out. For this reason, you’ll want to call an attorney as soon as possible after your injury.

What Responsibility Does the Employer Have in the Workers Compensation Process?

Every employer bears the responsibility to have Workers’ Compensation Insurance. They also bear the responsibility to file the proper paperwork should one of their employees become injured on the job.

Can I be Fired for Claiming a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

It is against the law in the state of Florida to fire anyone for filing or claiming a Workers’ Compensation Claim.

Is There A Time Limit To File A Workers Comp Claim In Florida?

Per the statute of limitations in the state of Florida, a workers’ compensation claim must be filed within 2 years to the date of the injury. If a person waits any longer the statute of limitations will have run out and they likely won’t receive any form of compensation.

A Doral workers' compensation lawyer reviewing filing an injury claim for a client.

Can I Sue My Employer?

In the state of Florida, it’s considered to be an “at-will” employment state. In short, this means that the employer or the employee can terminate the employment agreement at any time with no advance notice. It’s vital to know that “at-will” doesn’t mean that employees can be terminated without due cause. It’s possible to sue an employer depending on the circumstances.

Can an Independent Contractor File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Independent contractors aren’t considered to be employees in the state of Florida. Employers carry Workers’ Compensation for their employees. Independent contractors should carry some form of insurance and be aware that there are many variables for them to claim or file a Workers’ Compensation Claim.

What is My Workers Compensation Claim Worth?

In the state of Florida, employees can file for Workers’ Compensation and may expect to receive a percentage (up to two-thirds percent) of their lost wages, medical costs including any hospital bills, prescription medications related to the injury, rehabilitation costs, and if needed, vocational rehabilitation or training costs.

Employees may also be reimbursed for any travel expenses in relation to their injury or treatment procedures. There is also the possibility that the employee is on a partial or a full disability. The attorneys and doctors will factor many details of the injury into the equation and attempt to reach an equitable settlement. The doctors will be asked to give the employee a “disability rating” as per American Medical Association Guidelines.

Each case is determined on a separate basis so no two cases are alike. The exact amount will have many variables that the lawyers and the doctors will go over in an attempt to reach a fair and equitable settlement.

Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

If you’ve been injured at work, or someone you love has been injured at work due to negligence or some other reason on your employer’s part, you may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation. It’s important to immediately notify your employer that you were injured and contact a lawyer to represent you. Always seek prompt medical care even if your injury seems minor. A seemingly minor injury may become more serious if it’s not treated properly at the time of injury. If possible, take pictures of the injury and the area at work wherein the injury happened.

If your employer’s insurance company asks you to sign anything, don’t do so. First, seek the consultation of your lawyer and make sure that you’re not signing away your rights to any future compensation. Your lawyer’s job is to ensure that you receive fair representation in a court of law and that you receive a fair settlement in your Workers’ Compensation case.

Doral workers’ compensation lawyers have the experience that you need. Give us a call today at (786) 686-2857 and allow us to represent you in a court of law for your Workers’ Compensation case. You need someone to represent you that understands how the courts work and how to properly file all of the proper documentation for your case. You won’t pay us a dime unless you win a settlement. Your settlement can help to replace your lost wages, pay your medical bills, and pay for any costs that you may incur in rehabilitation or for learning a new trade.

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