In 1990,
1993, and again in 2003, the Florida
Legislature enacted drastic changes to the
Florida Workers’ Compensation Act. Rosen &
Rosen, P.A. has been there all the way,
fighting for injured workers through all of
the changes. Our Florida workers'
compensation attorneys have earned a reputation for aggressive
and thorough representation. We devote
ourselves to our client’s cases and fight
zealously for their best interests.
If you have been
injured on the job, Florida law has very specific guidelines about how
and where you can obtain treatment. Employers are often quick to
question their responsibility for your injuries, and understanding how
to protect your health and your rights can be confusing.
For example, you have
30 days to report a work accident in Florida – but sometimes you don't
realize right away that your job caused an injury. Exposure to
chemicals or other hazardous working conditions may result in illness
months or years down the road, and a comprehensive investigation of your
medical records may be required to establish responsibility. Also, when
you do seek treatment for a work-related injury, your employer can
dictate which medical provider you can visit.
If you do receive care
from a Workers' Compensation doctor, make sure your employer has
completed the "First Report of Injury" form, and keep notes about the
dates, times and details of your doctor appointments. Compensation for
missed wages is based upon the number of days you are unable to work –
and you still may not be eligible for full payment of your lost income.
If the doctor advises you that your injuries are permanent, your
employer may be obligated to provide job retraining or an alternate
position – but legal representation can be necessary to ensure your
employer actually provides you with viable work.
Serious medical
conditions caused by work-related injuries demand serious treatment.
It's important that you follow Florida Workers' Compensation procedures,
but when those aren't enough to obtain the help you need, an experienced
FL work accident lawyer can be a valuable resource.
At Rosen & Rosen, P.A.,
we are compassionate and understanding to the plight of the injured
worker. Our Florida workers' compensation attorneys fight in the courts and in Congress for our clients. We
represent injured employees regardless of the type of employment or type
of accident. If you have been injured in a workers' compensation case,
please
contact Rosen
& Rosen. We have successfully represented victims injured in workers'
compensation cases and will fight to obtain compensation for you or your
loved ones.
For more information,
please see:
Workers' Compensation FAQs
Workplace Injuries
Construction Accidents
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