Deerfield Beach Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Our Deerfield Beach Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Protect Your Rights

Insurance companies, including workers’ comp providers, increase profits by denying claims and finding reasons to reduce settlements. Agents often scrutinize workplace injury cases for errors or discrepancies in an effort to delay, diminish, or refuse payment. Even minor mistakes can sometimes mean the difference between getting the money you deserve and struggling to recover benefits.

Our Deerfield workers’ compensation attorneys have the skills and resources to protect your rights after an on-the-job injury. We know how to fight back against common reasons for claim denials and tirelessly pursue the best possible outcome.

Rosenberg & Rosenberg gives every case the attention it deserves. Every client gets a personal legal team with a partner tied to their case. We are here to listen, understand, and guide you through this time of hardship, turbulence, and uncertainty. Our work injury law firm can:

• Investigate your workplace accident
• Collect evidence, eyewitness statements, and expert testimony to support your claim
• Prove you suffered an injury on the job
• Verify your necessary medical treatment so you receive coverage
• Prove that your injury prevents you from working
• Pursue fair wage replacement benefits
• Establish your right to long-term catastrophic injury benefits when applicable
• Communicate with involved parties and aggressively negotiate with the insurance company
• File an appeal if insurance denies your claim, does not accurately compensate you, or wrongfully discontinues your benefits
• Represent you during mediation or a workers’ compensation hearing
• Answer your questions and provide frequent case updates

We Care About Our Workers’ Comp Clients

We genuinely care about helping our clients recover from their injuries. Our Deerfield Beach attorneys want to safeguard your future and financial stability, and that commitment comes through in our service.

Read what clients have to say about working with our law firm:

“David Rosenberg and David Krohn are two of the most experienced lawyers I have ever come across. From the beginning, they kept me informed. There was never a time I didn’t know exactly what was going on with my case. They were supportive from beginning to end, and I recommend them highly to handle any situation within their scope of expertise.” – Crystal M.

“Excellent service and great staff. I recommend this great team of lawyers to handle the toughest cases. Thank you for your great help.” – Kimalo

To learn more about how Rosenberg & Rosenberg can help you and your family, contact us online or call now. We are available 24/7 to schedule free consultations for new clients.

Our Workers’ Comp Case Results

Our legal team is proud of the case results we have achieved for injured workers in Florida. While past results cannot guarantee future success, they do indicate our workers’ comp law firm is willing to work hard and do right by our clients.

Our workers’ compensation settlements include:

• $1 million for a worker who fell from a tree and was paralyzed from the waist down. We got our client a lump sum settlement, which allowed him to open his own tree business.
• $767,000 for a college professor who sustained a back injury after a slip and fall. We secured medical and wage loss benefits that our client’s insurance provider originally denied.
• $600,000 for a worker who suffered injuries after an aircraft part fell on him. We obtained this lump sum for medical costs and three years’ lost wages.

Compensation for Workplace Injuries in Deerfield Beach, Florida

Workers’ compensation offers several types of benefits for workers who develop an occupational illness or suffer an injury while performing their job. Your claim may include:

Medical Treatment Costs Associated With the Workplace Injury

Workers’ compensation claims include coverage for medical treatment until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI). As long as you see a doctor or specialist that is authorized by your workers’ comp insurance plan, insurance should pay for all of your necessary medical expenses, including:

• Emergency services
• Doctor and hospital fees
• Medical tests
• Physical therapy
• Prescription medications
• Medical equipment
• Mobility aids and prosthetics
• Attendant care
• Medical travel costs

Our Deerfield Beach workers’ compensation lawyers work to recover all of your medical expenses, ensuring you do not pay out of pocket.

Wage Replacement for Time Away From Your Deerfield Beach Job

If your injury keeps you from working for seven or more days, we can seek wage replacement benefits. How much you can recover and for how long will depend on the severity of your injury. According to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), wage compensation may include:

• Total temporary disability (TTD). If you cannot work in any capacity, you can receive 66 2/3 percent of your average pre-injury weekly wage for up to 104 weeks. Certain severe injuries may qualify for 80 percent wage reimbursement for up to six months.
• Temporary partial disability (TPD). If your physician says you can work with restrictions, you may be able to recover TPD benefits. These benefits can also last up to 104 weeks.
• Impairment income benefits (IIB). If you reach MMI but still have work restrictions, you can receive wage replacement benefits based on your impairment rating.
• Permanent total disability (PTD). If you have severe injuries that prevent you from ever returning to work even after reaching MMI, you can receive PTD benefits for 66 2/3 percent of your pre-injury wage. According to Florida Statutes § 440.15, injuries that may qualify for PTD include spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and amputations. PTD payments can last until age 75.

Death Benefits for Workers Killed on the Job

If your loved one sustained a fatal work injury, our wrongful death lawyers can help you seek death benefits for the following, up to a maximum of $150,000 in compensation:

• Up to $7,500 in funeral and burial costs
• Wage replacement for dependents
• Education benefits for a surviving spouse

Reemployment Services for Severely Injured Workers

If you cannot return to the type of work you did before your injury, workers’ compensation will provide reemployment services at no charge. Services may include job skills analysis, formal and on-the-job training, vocational counseling, and job placement.

Who Can File a Deerfield Beach Workers’ Compensation Claim? 

Florida law requires that most employers provide workers’ compensation insurance to their employees. Workers’ comp is a type of no-fault insurance, meaning negligence is not a factor. You can seek benefits as long as you are a covered employee and your injury or illness occurred because of work. You do not have to prove that someone else is liable for your injury.

You cannot sue your employer if they offer workers’ compensation insurance. However, if your workplace injury involved negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against a liable third party, such as a property owner or general contractor.

A personal injury claim may allow you to pursue damages you cannot recover through workers’ comp, including the full value of your lost wages and compensation for physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress. Our Deerfield Beach personal injury attorneys can tell you if a third-party claim is an option in your case. 

How Long Do You Have to Pursue Workers’ Comp Benefits?

Florida Statutes § 440.185 states that you have 30 days from when the injury occurred to notify your employer. Failure to notify within this window could lead to a denial of your workers’ compensation claim.

If you have grounds for a personal injury case, Florida Statutes § 95.11 allows two years to file a lawsuit.

Common Work-Related Accidents and Injuries

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 307 Florida workers died from occupational injuries in 2022. Transportation accidents; falls, slips, and trips; and exposure to harmful substances and environments were the three leading causes of fatal work injuries.

Our work injury law firm can help with workers’ compensation claims involving all of these accident types and more. Injured employees deserve compensation for:

• Broken bones
• Loss of a limb
• Head injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
• Eye injuries
• Hearing loss
• Burns
• Electrocution injuries
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Occupational illnesses

Contact Rosenberg & Rosenberg to Connect With Our Deerfield Beach Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Rosenberg & Rosenberg was founded on hard work, a desire to help, and a love for the community. We want to guide working people through the process of getting the compensation they need for their medical treatment and more.

Our Deerfield Beach workers’ compensation lawyers can take your case on contingency, so your current financial situation will not stand in the way of justice. You don’t pay unless we win. Fill out our online request form or call today for a free consultation.