Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Pompano Beach
A workplace injury can cause serious financial, physical, and mental difficulties. While you undergo treatment and rehabilitation, you may be unable to work, which can compound your distress. Workers’ compensation benefits can help Pompano Beach workers bridge the gap.
Workers’ compensation coverage in Florida helps workers receive financial support when recovering from an occupational injury or illness. The worker’s comp process can be complicated, so you may benefit from working with our Pompano Beach personal injury lawyers. Rosenberg & Rosenberg’s dedicated team has recovered millions for injured people throughout Florida. Call now for a free consultation.
When you suffer an injury or illness while performing your job, you could have grounds to pursue a workers’ compensation claim. However, getting these benefits is not always easy. Our Pompano Beach lawyers can make sure you understand the workers’ compensation process in Florida so you can avoid unnecessary delays and denials.
To file a workers’ compensation claim in Pompano Beach, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Most companies with more than four employees must carry workers’ compensation, per Florida law. However, certain occupations and industries are exempt from this requirement. If you do not qualify for workers’ compensation, you may have other options for financial recovery. Our Pompano Beach workers’ compensation attorneys can teach you about your legal rights and options.
Following an injury on the job, you have 30 days to report it to your employer. Failure to report your injury could cause you to lose benefits.
Some injuries, such as repetitive stress injuries and occupational illness, may not be immediately apparent, so determining when the 30-day deadline expires can be difficult. Employers and workers’ comp insurance carriers may claim that you did not file on time if your injury’s onset was delayed. This is not necessarily correct: you may still be eligible.
If you are not sure whether you are within the reporting time frame, contact our workers’ compensation attorneys in Pompano Beach today. Rosenberg & Rosenberg can review your case’s details and provide legal advice to guide your next steps.
Upon receiving your notification of the work-related injury, your boss has seven days to file a claim with workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, some employers and workers’ comp carriers drag their feet.
If your employer fails to report your injury within seven days, speak with our workers’ compensation law firm as soon as possible. We can help you file your claim or even file a dispute with the appropriate authorities.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg’s workers’ compensation lawyers in Pompano Beach have the knowledge and resources to fight for your legal rights. We know how to negotiate with stubborn employers and insurers, and we can file an appeal if your case is unfairly dismissed.
With our legal team on your side, you can focus on recovery while we advocate for you.
The workers’ compensation process in Florida has many potential pitfalls that could prevent you from securing the full scope of benefits you need. Our legal team wants you to obtain the maximum possible compensation for your work injuries. To help you through the process, we may:
Workers’ compensation claims only apply to injuries that occurred on the job. We investigate your injuries and gather evidence to show that they are work-related. Such evidence may include videos or photos of the accident site, witness statements, and expert testimony. We also obtain information to show that you did not purposely injure yourself or cause your own injury through recklessness.
If workers’ compensation initially denies your claim, we can review the details of your case and determine why. For unreasonable denials or claims denied on a technicality, we can often appeal the decision and try to recover compensation. Rosenberg & Rosenberg protects your legal right to benefits so you can recover from your work injury in peace.
Depending on your case details, we may represent you during mediation, hearings, and appeal proceedings. For example, if your employer disputes your claim, you may need to attend a hearing and present your story to a judge.
We have extensive experience dealing with workers’ comp claims and appeals. Rosenberg & Rosenberg aggressively defends your right to workers’ compensation benefits following a workplace injury.
The goal of workers’ compensation coverage is to help workers receive financial support for expenses related to their injury. Ultimately, workers’ comp aims to help workers return to the workforce, if possible.
Benefits our Pompano Beach workplace injury lawyers can seek for you include:
Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance should cover all expenses related to your medical treatment, including medical transportation, emergency care, diagnostics, and rehabilitation. Any prescription medication, medical devices, or assistive equipment necessary for your work-related injury treatment should also be included.
If your injury prevents you from working, you can recover up to 66-2/3 percent of your average weekly wage, per Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This amount may differ depending on your injury’s severity and how long it takes you to recover.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg can use evidence like your paystubs and employment history to show how much you deserve in wage replacement benefits.
Disability benefits apply to employees whose workplace injury results in temporary or permanent impairment. Temporary disability lets you receive benefits for a limited period of time, with the expectation that you will return to work after you are healed.
If your work injury caused permanent disability, you could receive long-term benefits. Our work injury attorneys can help determine whether your injury qualifies you for disability benefits.
Disability payments are also based on the level of impairment, which may be either full or partial. If you are partially disabled, you might be able to work with limited hours or responsibilities. With partial disability, you will likely receive less than you would with total disability, in which your injuries do not allow you to work at all.
Sometimes, a work injury can lead to impairments that prevent you from returning to your current job. However, you may be able to return to work in a different vocation. To facilitate your reentry into the workforce, workers’ compensation may provide you with occupational rehabilitation benefits. Vocational benefits pay for training and education to learn new skills so you can work in another field.
In the event that someone passes away from a work-related injury or illness, workers’ compensation may provide death benefits to the deceased person’s family. These benefits can cover funeral costs, lost income, short-term disability, and educational benefits.
If you lost a loved one to a workplace accident or illness, our compassionate workers’ compensation attorneys can work with you to discover which benefits you may be eligible for.
Even eligible individuals can be denied compensation for a work-related injury or illness. Common reasons for workers’ compensation claim denials include:
Sometimes, the employee’s own actions can lead to a claim denial. For example, an employee who was working while intoxicated or who failed to adhere to safety procedures may be ineligible to file for workers’ comp benefits. Similarly, an employee who purposely caused their own injury is not eligible for workers’ compensation.
Our workers’ compensation attorneys in Pompano Beach are committed to helping workers recover fair benefits after an injury at work. Our family-owned firm can work to prove you qualify for benefits and fight hard for your money.
At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we pride ourselves on providing personalized legal assistance for each and every client. We have been serving injured people in Florida for more than 50 years. Our Pompano Beach workers’ compensation lawyers can help you recover from your injuries and protect your right to fair compensation.
As one of the area’s larger injury firms, we maintain a diverse team of attorneys from a range of backgrounds, as well as Creole- and Spanish-speaking staff. We know you are experiencing significant hardship, and we want to give your case the attention it deserves. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We are available 24/7.
