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Floridau2019s workersu2019 compensation is a system for handling claims by employees who suffer work-related injuries or occupational diseases. The system provides that employees be guaranteed benefits through workers compensation insurance without having to prove their employer was at fault. Injured workers give up their right to sue their employer in court in exchange for this state mandated benefit.
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About Us Our Florida workers compensation lawyers have more than 20 years of experience guiding clients through regulatory, state and federal settings to gain appropriate compensation. At Sternberg | Forsythe, P.A., we understand the stress and confusion that follows a serious workplace injury. We also understand that focusing on your physical and emotional recovery is the most important thing. It’s our mission to take the burden of securing fair compensation off your shoulders. Our team of experienced legal professionals will work hard on your behalf so you can focus on what’s important your health and your family.
Workers Compensation law In Florida Florida’s workers’ compensation is a system for handling claims by employees who suffer work-related injuries or occupational diseases. The system provides that employees be guaranteed benefits through workers compensation insurance without having to prove their employer was at fault. Injured workers give up their right to sue their employer in court in exchange for this state mandated benefit.
How Do Workplace Injuries Happen? An accident can happen at any place of employment ranging from construction sites to office buildings to restaurants. Here are some of the most common : • Failure to follow safety procedures • Unsafe working conditions • Defective equipment • Heavy machinery • Motor vehicle accident (When driving for work) • Slip and fall • Fall from height
How To File A Workers Comp Claim In Florida? When you contact our law firm to help with your work injury claim, we will help ensure your injury is properly documented. The fact is, there are several regulatory procedures you must follow to have a successful case. These include: • Contacting your employer to let them know of the injury • Documenting the place and time your work accident occurred • Explaining how the injury happened • Listing and all witnesses to the injury • Notifying the insurance carrier about the injury • Submitting an appeal in a timely manner if the benefits are denied
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