Daytona Beach Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Whether you suffered an acute injury as a result of a fall at work; or you had to undergo extensive rehabilitation for a repetitive stress injury that you got from typing at your job, you may need assistance parsing your rights and responsibilities under Daytona Beach workers compensation law. This article aims to answer some FAQs you may have and point you in the direction of a battle-tested resource to deal with problems like uncooperative employers, bad faith insurers, and general confusion.

Why does Daytona Beach workers' compensation exist?

Workers comp has been around for over 100 years to resolve disputes between employers and employees regarding on the job injuries. Prior to the advent of workers' comp, hurt employees literally had to sue their employers for recourse. This created a mess in the court system and often resulted in unjust resolutions. Workers' comp was set up as a bargain - employers would provide a simple means by which employees could get compensated for things like medical bills and time off work; while employees gave up the right to sue (under most circumstances).

Can I still sue my employer?

You generally won't have to. Daytona Beach workers' compensation is "no fault." So you don't have to prove that your employer was negligent or careless. That said, if your boss did something particularly egregious - e.g. put you into a situation where it was almost certain that you would get hurt - you may consider legal action to get extra compensation.

Do I need to carry workers' comp?

Only if you are an employer. The State of Florida requires that employers who have 4+ employees need workers' comp insurance. But as an employee, this is not your responsibility.

What happens if I contributed or caused the accident? Can I still get workers' comp?

It depends. Typically, if you are partially negligent, you will be docked 25% of your workers' comp benefits. In some cases, you may even be denied benefits altogether. Talk to a Daytona Beach work injury attorney to find out what to do.

When should I report the injury or accident to my employer?

ASAP. The longer you wait, the longer your workers' comp benefits will be delayed.

What are some typical causes of Daytona Beach workers' compensation claims?

  • Repetitive stress injuries brought on by typing eight hours a day, five days a week for six years on a non-ergonomic desk set-up.
  • Car accident you got into while driving to a work conference.
  • Slip and fall injury while you were working on a construction site.
  • Exposure to harmful pollutants and chemicals at your job (e.g. asbestos, benzene compounds, dust and microbes).

How can I get immediate help with Daytona Beach workers' comp related legal questions?

Call 1-800-533-3555 to speak with an attorney at Farah & Farah. The Farah & Farah team boasts tremendous resources and lots of experience dealing with workers' comp matters, and they can provide a fast, free, and totally confidential analysis of your situation. Please explore more of their free online resources at www.farahandfarah.com.

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