WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
When an injury occurs, there are two questions that enter every person’s mind:
Who is going to pay for all my medical bills?
How will I receive compensation (lost wages) so that I can pay my bills?
These two questions are just the beginning of a long line of questions that you will ask yourself after getting injured on the job.
In workers’ compensation, each case is determined by a single Judge, so it is extremely important to have an attorney that is not only familiar with workers’ compensation law but an attorney who has ample experience and knowledge to advise you properly about the trial Judge.
Know What You Are Entitled To
Settling workers’ compensation can be straightforward with the right attorney and knowing what you are legally entitled to. Here are some important things to know when dealing with workers’ compensation in Florida:
- The statute of limitations is 30 days for a work-related injury or illness
- Once your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company is informed of the work-related injury and has determined that the injury or illness is covered by the law, the company should provide: An authorized physician, Payment for all authorized medically necessary care and treatment, One-time change in physician (within 5 business days)
- Care that may be covered: Doctor Visits, Hospitalization, Prostheses, Travel expenses
- If you are unable to work or have lower earnings due to a work-related injury or illness, you may be qualified to receive wage replacement benefits. Possible wage replacement benefits are: Temporary Total Benefits, Temporary Partial Benefits, Permanent Impairment Benefits, Permanent Total Benefits, Death Benefits
Some organizations claim to handle workers’ compensation cases but end up being nothing more than a referral service. This may leave you with a lawyer that you have never met and know little about. To us, your injury is personal, we are ready to make sure you receive all the possible benefits of workers’ compensation and answer any questions you have along the way.
Right now, as you read this page there may be rights and/or benefits that you are not even aware of that exist and may be at risk. Bram J. Gechtman is an experienced trial attorney who has handled dozens of workers’ compensation cases in Miami. We have been successful not only at trial but at securing hundreds of workers’ compensation settlements.
Remember, the insurance companies have attorneys working hard on their side to protect their interests, shouldn’t you have an experienced trial lawyer protecting yours?
To get help with your workers’ compensation case in Miami, call us today at 305-222-7836 for a free consultation. Get the advantage of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer with a track record of success and get the outcome you deserve.
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