According to the Florida Department of Financial Services, nearly 60,000 people in Florida suffered workplace injuries and illnesses.

Orlando Employees can suffer different kinds of injuries while working. According to the to the Florida Department of Financial Services, nearly 60 thousand people suffered workplace injuries and illnesses in 2016. Many of the injuries were due to overexertion, being caught in machinery, slip-and-fall accidents, burns, and repetitive motion injuries. If you have suffered a workplace injury and are uncertain of your rights, seek out knowledgeable legal counsel.

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Free Orlando Compensation Consultation!

Workers compensation is a type of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees that are injured on the job.

It’s a sad fact that your employer’s insurer does not often have your best interests in mind and will not be quick to pay out the full amount of compensation that you may deserve. In addition, claims can be very complex, which is why it is important that you have an experienced advocate on your side to ensure that you get a fair and accurate settlement that will help you recover.

 

Benefits Available Under Workers’ Compensation

• Medical Care Benefits: This benefit includes all costs for authorized medical testing and treatment, prescriptions and medical devices.
• Salary Compensation: You may be eligible for temporary wage compensation in the form of a weekly check until the doctor says you are able to return to any form of work and not merely the job you were doing at the time of the accident. You may also be eligible for benefits if you return to work on light duty at less than full pay.
• Temporary Total Disability: If the treating doctor certifies that you are unable to work, you should be entitled to temporary total disability benefits under the Florida Workers Compensation Law when you are off work.
• Permanent Total Disability: If you are permanently and totally disabled from all types of employment, you may qualify for permanent total disability benefits under the Florida Workers Compensation Law.
• Death Benefits: If the work injury or disease results in death, the workers’ dependents may be entitled to a weekly check. The right to workers compensation death benefits is usually created by state laws and details of the program vary among the states.
• Third Party Claims: If you are injured on the job, you have an absolute right to workers compensation benefits. Workers Comp will not compensate you fully for your losses. However, you may also be able to get full compensation by pursuing a third party claim – a personal injury claim against someone other than your employer.
• Social Security Benefits: Seriously injured workers should also consider applying for social security disability insurance or supplemental security income benefits and possibly disability retirement.

TYPES OF WORK INJURIES

Millions of American’s are injured while on the job each year. There are a wide range of work related injuries that an employee may suffer. Many of the injuries are due to overexertion, being caught in machinery, slip-and-fall accidents, burns, and repetitive motion injuries. Some of the most common types of injuries include:

It is important that you do not suffer in silence, no matter how small your injury may seem. After all, even small injuries can create lasting disabilities when not treated and can lead to long-term disabilities that can permanently affect your quality of life.

At Znosko & Reas our Orlando workers’ compensation attorneys will give you a voice, advocate for your right to compensation, and skillfully handle your workers’ comp claim. We work to ensure that the insurance company does not try to minimize your injuries and will negotiate a settlement on your behalf. Remember that these claims are often difficult to navigate and require the skilled assistance of a dedicated legal representative.

Please call (407)-786-2900 or complete our Online Case Evaluation Form.