Legal Assistance Following Your Workplace Injury In Panama City

A work injury causes multiple problems simultaneously. In addition to your injury, you may be worried about reporting the injury, being forced to return to work too soon or suffering retaliation from your employer. However, you have the right to report injuries and file for workers’ compensation. An attorney can protect your rights to workers’ comp benefits and help you handle your employer.

Aggressively Protecting Your Rights To Compensation

At Walborsky Bradley & Fleming, PLLC, we are committed to helping injured workers in Florida. Workers’ compensation is meant to be an injured workers’ exclusive remedy. Unfortunately, employers and their insurance carriers often make it hard for workers to get the benefits they deserve. You can trust our knowledge, skill and hard work in workers’ comp cases.

For a free consultation with our workplace injury lawyers in Panama City, call 850-250-4252 or 850-250-4252 today.  Or email our worker’s compensation specialist Nathan Kaplan today.

You Can Get Compensation For Traumatic And Repetitive Stress Injuries

We can help workers who suffer traumatic and repetitive stress injuries from:

• Construction accidents
• Chemical exposure
• Work-related vehicle accidents
• Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents
• Defective machinery and equipment
• Fires, explosions and electrical accidents
• Repetitive motions
• Poorly designed workstations

A traumatic accident can result in brain injuries, spinal injuries, broken bones, amputations, burns and organ damage. Repetitive stress can cause injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, swollen joints and back strain.

Any of these injuries can result in temporary or permanent disability. We can help you get the workers’ compensation benefits you need if you are disabled.

When Someone Else Is Responsible For Your Injuries

If a negligent third party was responsible for you injury, you may be able to collect workers’ comp benefits as well as additional damages — such as pain and suffering – through a personal injury claim. Typical third parties may include a subcontractor, manufacturer of defective equipment or a motor vehicle driver who causes an accident.

Construction Accident Claims In Florida

Here is what you need to know about pursuing a claim after a construction accident:

• Reporting your injury: Under Florida law, you must report a work-related injury or accident within 30 days of its occurrence or within 30 days of a medical professional confirming your condition. Failing to report within this timeframe can jeopardize your ability to claim benefits.
• Understanding workers’ compensation benefits: Florida’s workers’ compensation system financially supports injured workers. Benefits include coverage for medical expenses, lost wages and some out-of-pocket costs. However, workers’ compensation does not fully reimburse lost wages and excludes compensation for pain and suffering, or other noneconomic damages.
• Exploring personal injury claims: While workers’ compensation benefits are vital, some construction accidents may involve a personal injury claim. Injuries caused by defective equipment, third-party negligence or unsafe site conditions could entitle you to additional compensation.
• Insurance carrier investigations: If an employer’s insurance carrier questions its obligation to provide benefits, it must investigate the claim and determine compensability within 120 days. Understanding this process can help ensure your rights are protected during the investigation.
• Workers’ compensation coverage: Florida law mandates that most employers carry workers’ compensation insurance, which protects employees and shields employers from certain lawsuits. However, this coverage does not bar you from pursuing legal action against third parties responsible for your injury.

Our workplace injury lawyers can help you explore all the legal options available.

Recommended Resources

Numerous resources can help you with the complexities of workers’ compensation, personal injury claims and workplace safety.

These materials offer valuable insights into maximizing your recovery, understanding timelines and addressing the challenges unique to construction accident claims. Some resources explore the limitations of workers’ compensation and why it might not always be your only recourse.

Other materials provide data on workplace injuries, shedding light on the average time lost to injuries and their financial impact on workers and their families.

Additionally, guidance on preventative measures, such as safety tips for roofers or other high-risk construction roles, can be instrumental for workers and employers alike.

Contact Our Florida Law Firm Today

Contact us online or call our office at 850-250-4252 or 850-250-4252 to schedule a free consultation.