Wondering About Workers’ Comp Benefits After an Injury?
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UNDER FLORIDA LAW, WHAT KIND OF COMPENSATION CAN AN INJURY VICTIM CLAIM?
In Florida, workers’ compensation can cover many different things, including:
➣ Lost wages
➣ Vocational rehabilitation
➣ Medical treatment (as authorized)
➣ Funeral costs (in the event of wrongful death)
➣ Death benefits (in the event of wrongful death)
➣ Mileage reimbursement (for driving to the doctor, medical care centers, etc.)
IS THERE A TIME LIMIT FOR FILING A WORKERS' COMP CLAIM IN FLORIDA?
Yes. In particular, there are two time-limits you need to pay close attention to:
➣ In most cases, you need to provide your employer with written notice of your work-related injury within 30 days. The clock starts ticking when the accident happens (or on the date when you discover the injury).
➣ Additionally, you have only two years to file a claim for recovering your workers’ compensation benefits and/or within one year from the date of your last authorized medical care.
Calculating those timelines can become complicated. For example, consider carpal tunnel syndrome which develops slowly over time. When does the two-year period begin? The insurer will usually argue it begins the first time you went to see a doctor, or even when you “should have” figured out you were suffering from carpal tunnel – but that isn’t necessarily fair.
An experienced Florida workplace injury law firm can be very helpful in establishing a reasonable timeline and ensuring you comply with filing deadlines.
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