Florida Workers' Compensation Lawyers
Attorney Mitchell L. Feldman has extensive experience protecting the rights of injured Florida workers and obtaining the workers' compensation benefits they are entitled to receive, including handling many trials before Judges of Compensation Claims. Mr. Feldman has handled a high volume of workers' compensation matters and knows the complex legal framework that governs these claims. His many years of experience defending insurance companies before judges of compensation claims gives him an insight into the workers' compensation system and an understanding of the tactics insurance companies use to minimize benefits. As an injured worker, you can feel confident choosing our firm to help you obtain the workers' compensation benefits you need, or in obtaining the highest possible lump-sum settlement with the insurance company for the value of your benefits. The firm knows the judges, the physicians and the attorneys routinely involved in workers' compensation cases.
If you have been injured on the job and are unable to work, you should seek help from an attorney who knows Florida's complex workers' compensation laws and who will fight the insurance companies to obtain the benefits you are entitled to. Call us at 866-578-1607 to schedule your free initial consultation. You can also e-mail us and someone will be in touch with you promptly.
Our firm provides complete workers' compensation assistance from start to finish. We handle initial requests for benefits and treatment of you injuries, denials and appeals. We can help you no matter what part of the process you are in.
What to Do After a Workplace Injury
Our attorneys encourage injured workers to take the appropriate steps to ensure their workers' compensation claim is as successful as possible. If you have sustained an on-the-job injury, the following actions should be taken:
Report the injury as soon as possible to your supervisor
Request a notice of injury form (DWC-1)
Request immediate medical treatment
Make a list of witnesses (usually your co-workers) and obtain their phone numbers
Write down everything that your employer says to you
Obtain medical treatment as soon as possible
Contact our firm to schedule your free initial consultation
Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits
The type of compensation you will receive will depend on the nature of your disability. While there are many issues to consider regarding disability and benefits, general guidelines are as follows:
Temporary Total Disability (TTD): Applies when worker is unable to perform their regular job, employer does not have alternate work and the doctor has determined worker to be TTD. The weekly rate is 75% of average weekly pay.
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD): Applies when worker is unable to perform some of their regular job. The weekly rate will vary based upon average weekly pay and actual time worked.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD): Applies when worker is unable to perform their regular job and unable to find sedentary work within 50 miles of their home. The weekly rate is 100% of average weekly pay at time of injury occurrence for a lifetime.
The above is general information regarding several immediate questions people have following a work-related injury. Our firm also handles death benefits for families who have lost loved ones in fatal work accidents. If your injury was caused by the negligence of a 3rd party, additional compensation may be available through a personal injury lawsuit.
Florida workers' compensation laws and the process of obtaining benefits can be complicated and frustrating. With an experienced law firm on your side, you can feel more comfortable with the process and ensure your rights are protected. Contact our firm for more specific information regarding your injury and schedule your free initial consultation. We invite you to contact our firm today to schedule your free initial consultation. We maintain offices in Tampa and Ocala. For your convenience, we can arrange a meeting at your home, in a hospital or at any public place of your choosing.
When You Are Terminated by Your Employer
The Florida Workers' Compensation laws make it unlawful for any employer to terminate you because you filed a workers' compensation claim or pursued benefits under 440 for your injuries. Additionally, it is unlawful for any employer to refuse to hire you because of your history of having a workers' compensation injury. If either of these events happen to you, we will take the fight to the employers involved and pursue your rights in circuit court.
