Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Milton, Pace, Destin & Pensacola Florida
Milton, Pace, Destin & Pensacola Florida
Hurt on the job?
Have you filed a workers' comp claim?
Get Legal Assistance Following Your Workplace Injury serving Milton, Pace, Pensacola and Destin Florida areas.
If you’ve been injured on the job, there are a series of steps you must take to make sure that you get the benefits you are entitled to under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Laws.
The law requires you to give notice of your injury and file a claim within certain time limits.
Sometimes potential Florida Workers’ Comp claimants miss out on the money and benefits they deserve simply because they wrongly assume their injuries were not covered.
J.Rod Cameron will sit down with you and explain how the current laws apply to your situation. He can also help you prepare and submit your claim.
If you have been injured on the job, you may be eligible for certain benefits under Florida's Workers' Compensation laws.However, Workers’ Compensation laws in Florida are detailed and complex. They can be hard to navigate. The right lawyer, who knows how to prove your injury, file the proper paperwork, and win maximum benefits can make it easier.
J.Rod Cameron, PLLC, works with injured workers in Milton, Pace, Pensacola and Destin Florida.
J. Rod Cameron will FIGHT for Your Rights to Compensation!
You have the right to report injuries and file for Workers' Compensation and not have to worry about reporting the injury, proper compensation, being forced to return to work too soon or suffering any consequences from your employer. J.Rod Cameron can protect your rights to Workers' Compensation benefits and help you handle your employer.
J.Rod Cameron, PLLC - Workers' Compensation Lawyer for the Pensacola, Pace, Milton and Destin Florida areas.<br />
Common causes of workplace injuries include:
Common causes of workplace injuries include:
- Overexertion (from excessive lifting, pushing, pulling, holding or throwing)
- Falling off ladders and scaffolding
- Being struck by falling objects
- Slipping on dangerous surfaces
- Repetitive trauma (due to repeated stress or strain)
- Motor vehicle accidents
Workers’ Compensation will pay for:
Workers’ Compensation will pay for:
- Necessary medical care
- Wages lost while you are unable to work
- Permanent disability
- Disfigurement, physical impairment and loss of limbs
- Reimbursement for certain mileage costs to see your
doctor or pick up prescriptions - Death benefits
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Workers' Compensation FAQ's
- ARE ON-THE-JOB INJURIES COVERED BY WORKERS' COMP IN FLORIDA EVEN IF I WAS AT FAULT?
Yes, on-the-job injuries are covered by workers' compensation regardless of who was at fault, or even if there was no at-fault party. Florida utilizes a "no-fault" workers' compensation system, which is designed to promote efficiency and predictability regarding on-the-job injuries suffered by employees. For that reason, the vast majority of workplace injuries are covered by workers' compensation insurance claims, and not by lawsuits.
- HOW LONG AFTER AN ACCIDENT DO I HAVE TO REPORT IT TO MY EMPLOYER?
You should report it as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days or your claim may be denied.
- WHAT KIND OF MEDICAL TREATMENT CAN I GET?
The medical provider, authorized by your employer or the insurance company, will provide the necessary medical care, treatment and prescriptions related to your injury.
- CAN I CHOOSE MY OWN DOCTOR?
After suffering an injury on the job, you should seek medical attention. Your first instinct might be to make an appointment to visit your regular physician or a specialist he or she recommended for you; that might lead you into trouble. It is possible that workers' compensation may not pay your medical expenses if you go to an unauthorized doctor. You should speak to a knowledgeable attorney to help you identify your legal options.
- DO I HAVE TO PAY ANY OF MY MEDICAL BILLS?
No, all authorized medical bills should be submitted by the medical provider to your employer's insurance company for payment.
- WILL I BE PAID IF I LOSE TIME FROM WORK?
Under Florida law, you are not paid for the first seven days of disability. However, if you lose time because your disability extends to over 21 days, you may be paid for the first seven days by the insurance company.
- IF I AM UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK UNTIL MY DOCTOR RELEASES ME, DOES MY EMPLOYER HAVE TO HOLD MY JOB FOR ME?
No, there is no provision in the law that requires your employer to hold the job open for you.
- CAN MY EMPLOYER FIRE ME IF I AM UNABLE TO WORK BECAUSE OF AN INJURY AND AM RECEIVING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS?
No, it is against the law to fire you because you have filed or attempted to file a workers' compensation claim.
- WHAT IS THE TIME LIMIT FOR FILING A PETITION FOR BENEFITS?
In general, there is a two (2) year period to file a Petition. However, it depends on the type of issue in dispute.
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Mistakes you should avoid in filing your Florida Workers' Comp claim.
- Not giving your employer notice of your injury.
- Reporting your injury only to your doctor.
- Not reporting your injury because you think you don’t have a claim.
- Not reporting your injury because your workplace injury made an existing condition worse.
- Not reporting your injury because you didn’t miss any time from work.
- Not reporting your injury because it didn’t come from an isolated incident.
- Not reporting your injury because you think your health insurance will take care of it.
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