Hialeah Workers' Compensation Attorneys
You got hurt on the job - either from an acute accident such as a slip and fall or a chronic problem, such as long term exposure to toxic elements or pathogens. You believe that your employer (or employer's Hialeah workers compensation insurance company) should provide money to you for your lost wages, medical bills, and other costs. But you are unsure how to get started. And you are frankly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information you have been reading about Florida workers' compensation on the Web. This article can hopefully clarify your rights and obligations and point you in a direction to get good help ASAP.
What is Hialeah Workers' Compensation?
Workers comp is a kind of social insurance designed to help injured workers get benefits and medical therapies without having to resort to suing their employers.
How does it work?
In Hialeah, if you get hurt while working, you can collect wages lost and medical bills up to what's known as the "statutory limit." Your compensation has limits. For instance, except under extraordinary conditions, you can't collect for pain and suffering like you can in a personal injury case.
What if the injury was really bad or my employer acted with gross negligence? Can I then sue him?
You might be able to. However, you need to prove a number of points, including that your boss knew about a very dangerous condition, concealed or misrepresented that condition to you, did not take effective precautions to protect you or your fellow workers, and did not provide safety measures and training and warnings. You also need to show physical evidence of the dangers and potentially show that other employees had complained about the problem. If all of these conditions exist, you might be able to break free of the "immunity" of workers' compensation and go after your employer in a lawsuit. Can I still collect workers comp if I wasn't physically "at work" when I got hurt?
Yes. As long as you were engaged in a work related activity - such as driving to a conference or delivering a work related presentation -- you can likely collect benefits.
Can I still collect benefits if I was negligent or careless?
Possibly. Although if your negligence or carelessness contributed to why you got hurt, your cash benefits may be reduced by 25%.
When should I tell my employer about my injury?
ASAP. If you fail to report the accident/incident, your benefits may be delayed.
Do I need insurance for workers compensation?
No. That's the responsibility of your employer. Indeed, in the state of Florida, an employer who has four + workers is legally bound to carry workers' compensation insurance.
What if I have a complicated legal question?
It's always smart for potential claimants to get help in the beginning from a savvy and reliable Hialeah attorney. After all, you want to collect your benefits in a hassle free way, and you want to make sure there is no delay or trouble from your employer or the responsible insurance company.
To that end, please consider talking with the Hialeah FL workers comp attorneys at Farah & Farah today about your Hialeah workers' compensation matter. Call the team at 800-533-3555, or take a closer look at the resources at www.farahandfarah.com. The firm is accredited with the Better Business Bureau and has a rating of A+ from the BBB. And Folio Weekly recently named Eddie Farah - one of the founding partners - as the Jacksonville's "best lawyer."
Hialeah Personal Injury Resources
- Hialeah Personal Injury
- Hialeah Car Accidents
- Hialeah Medical Malpractice
- Hialeah Motorcycle Accidents
- Hialeah Nursing Home Abuse
- Hialeah Premises Liability
- Hialeah Social Security Disability
- Hialeah Truck Accidents
- Hialeah Workers’ Compensation
- Hialeah Wrongful Death
Our personal promise: Accident victims have specific rights, but by law you have a limited time to take action. When you use our team at Farah & Farah, there are NO up-front charges.
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Our fee is a percentage of the money awarded payable only when your case is successfully concluded. No matter how many times you call and how long we talk, there is NO CHARGE or cost until your case settles. Do not sign any releases, agreements or give any statements until you have spoken with us about your legal rights. When it comes to getting you more, we won't settle for less!
We personally promise that you will be treated with the respect and dignity you deserve. We promise to keep you up to date and informed as to developments in your case. Your case is important to us, regardless of size.
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