Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in North Lauderdale
If you were injured at work, you could seek compensation for medical costs, lost income, and other losses through your North Lauderdale employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Start the process by contacting the North Lauderdale workers’ compensation lawyers at Rosenberg & Rosenberg today.
Our legal team has spent more than 50 years recovering millions on behalf of injured clients throughout Florida. Let us help you claim the benefits you need to recover from your work injury.
The workers’ compensation program in Florida provides workers with financial support when they suffer a work-related illness or injury. However, Florida laws governing workers’ comp can be complex, and the filing process often requires extensive documentation. These requirements can be especially daunting when you are coping with a serious condition.
At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we want workers to receive compensation when they suffer job-related injuries. Our legal team is familiar with the workers’ compensation process, and we are here to guide you throughout your claim. If you hire us, our North Lauderdale workers’ compensation attorneys can:
Our compassionate attorneys understand how a work injury creates challenges in every part of your life. We take the time to listen to you and craft a customized legal solution to address these difficulties.
Workers’ compensation laws in Florida can be difficult to navigate if you are not familiar with them. Rosenberg & Rosenberg can protect your legal right to benefits by ensuring you understand eligibility requirements, reporting deadlines, and your employer’s responsibilities.
To file a workers’ compensation claim, you must meet the following requirements:
Your employer or their workers’ compensation insurance carrier may discourage you from filing or claim you are ineligible. We urge you to speak with our workers’ compensation attorneys in North Lauderdale before you give up. While some workers or employers are exempt from workers’ compensation requirements, most are covered, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers.
If you are not eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim, you may still have other options to recover compensation. Our legal team can assist you with determining eligibility and advise you on your other legal options, if necessary.
You generally have 30 days to report your injury or illness to your employer. This time limit can be fluid, depending on how the injury occurred. For example, if your injury occurred due to a fall from a height, you have 30 days from the date of your fall to report the accident to your employer in writing. If, on the other hand, your injury arose over time due to repetitive stress, you have 30 days from the time you became aware of the injury to report it.
Do not delay when filing a workers’ comp claim. Report any suspected injuries or illnesses related to work as soon as possible, and always seek medical attention. This begins the workers’ compensation process and creates documentation you need to support your claim.
Your employer has to file a workers’ compensation claim within seven days of your report. If they fail to do so or they deny your right to file a claim, you can get in touch with the nearest Employee Assistance District Office. For North Lauderdale workers, that is probably their Miami location, as the EAO does not have an office in Broward County.
You can also contact our firm. Our work injury lawyers can figure out how to get you benefits.
The types of benefits and amounts you receive will depend on your injury’s extent and severity. Through workers’ compensation, you may claim compensation for:
Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance should cover all medical expenses related to your work injury or illness. This may include:
We know how stressful it is to have medical bills piling up. Our workers’ compensation lawyers in North Lauderdale can fight to ensure your medical bills and related costs go to the insurance company for payment or reimbursement.
While you undergo treatment for your injuries, you may be unable to work. Workers’ compensation replaces a portion of your wages, typically up to 66-2/3 percent of your average weekly income. This amount can differ depending on your circumstances. Our legal representatives can gather documentation to ensure all your eligible income is included in these calculations.
Disability payments are based on whether your disability is total or partial. Partial disability means you have a limited ability to work, while total disability means you are incapable of working.
Temporary disability allows you to recover compensation while you heal from your injuries. There is a time limit on temporary disability payments. Permanent disability payments apply to individuals who remain impaired even after they have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI).
You must provide medical documentation to prove a disability, and the impairment must meet stringent guidelines. Our workers’ comp lawyers can establish which disability benefits you may qualify for and gather the necessary documentation.
For workers who cannot return to their jobs because of their work-related injury or illness, occupational rehabilitation benefits may be available. These benefits provide injured workers with education, training, occupational therapy, and other tools to teach them new skills and help them qualify for other jobs.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg can file a request for vocational rehabilitation if your injuries caused significant impairment.
Tragically, some work injuries or illnesses are fatal. Family members of deceased workers could claim workers’ compensation death benefits.
We know that no monetary compensation can make up for the untimely loss of someone you love. Rather, a workers’ comp claim can help relieve your financial stress by covering funeral costs, medical bills, income loss, and other related expenses.
Our North Lauderdale lawyers are here to answer your questions about workers’ compensation benefits. Contact Rosenberg & Rosenberg at any time, 24/7, to schedule a free consultation.
Although denials are sometimes legitimate, we can often appeal a denied workers’ comp claim. To determine whether you can file an appeal, we review your claim documentation and assess the insurer’s reason for denying the claim. For example:
Rosenberg & Rosenberg is prepared to handle your entire case, regardless of how long it takes.
At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we know how serious any workplace injury can be. Our legal team provides comprehensive support to workers across all industries and occupations, including medical, retail, industrial, construction, and other workers.
We have helped workers secure compensation for job-related injuries that range from cuts, sprains, and strains to traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage. We also assist with workplace illnesses and repetitive stress injuries (RSIs), which can be more challenging to prove.
No matter how serious or complicated your claim is, Rosenberg & Rosenberg’s dedicated workers’ comp attorneys in North Lauderdale are here to provide the legal support you deserve.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg is an established workers’ compensation firm with a reputation for providing attentive, personalized legal representation. We help our clients cope with the hardship and uncertainty that comes with a work injury. Our lawyers come from diverse backgrounds, and we have Creole- and Spanish-speaking staff.
Schedule a free consultation with our law firm today. We will listen to you and answer any questions you have about the workers’ comp process in Florida. If you hire us, our North Lauderdale workers’ compensation lawyers will promptly begin gathering evidence and building your case.
