You deserve a work injury lawyer who will advocate for you with Workers’ Compensation after an on-the-job accident and make sure you get the benefits you deserve as a covered employee.

You can rely on us to oversee your Workers’ Compensation case and help you meet reporting deadlines, find authorized physicians for treatment, assess the possibility of a third-party lawsuit in addition to a Workers’ Compensation claim, evaluate lump sum settlement offers, and handle appeals for denied claims. Pursuing Workers’ Compensation without a lawyer puts you at risk of jeopardizing your claim, so do not wait to seek our help.

Call the Graves Injury Law Firm’s work injury lawyers for a free case review at (305) 614-2767.

Why Do You Need a Work Injury Lawyer in Boca Raton?

Though Workers’ Compensation covers most Florida workers’ injuries, that does not mean getting benefits is a straightforward process or easy to accomplish without a lawyer’s help.

Meet Workers’ Comp Deadlines

Without help from our work injury lawyers, you could miss any of the crucial deadlines involved in a Workers’ Compensation claim. The first important deadline is the 30-day deadline to report an injury to an employer. There is also a 2-year time limit on Workers’ Compensation claims, and not bringing your claim within that window might bar your recovery.

We can also confirm that your employer has met their own reporting deadline and informed their Workers’ Compensation carrier of your injury within 7 days of learning about it.

Get Medical Care from Authorized Physicians

Our lawyers can stress the importance of getting treatment from an employer-authorized physician after a work injury in Boca Raton. We can obtain a list of all authorized treating physicians from your employer or their Workers’ Compensation carrier to ensure your medical treatments are covered in full.

Learn the Possibility of a Third-Party Claim

Although Workers’ Compensation is your most likely route to recovery for a work injury, filing third-party lawsuits is sometimes possible. Work injuries caused by negligent or reckless third parties may warrant civil lawsuits. Such a lawsuit will not involve your employer, but the third party who caused your work injury. Pursuing a third-party work injury claim does not preclude you from also seeking Workers’ Compensation benefits, which you are also entitled to recover.

Evaluate Lump Sum Settlement Offers

Workers’ Compensation claims adjusters sometimes offer lump sum settlements to injured workers. Workers who agree to lump sum settlements receive one large payment from Workers’ Compensation, and then nothing else. If you do not settle and your claim is approved, you will receive benefits weekly until they are exhausted. Accepting a lump sum settlement might limit your Workers’ Compensation recovery more than you initially expected, so always let your lawyer analyze a lump sum settlement before you accept it.

Pursue a Workers’ Comp Appeal

Whether your claim was denied for a simple spelling error or questions about the cause of your work injury, our lawyers can help you pursue an appeal. The Workers’ Compensation appeals process can be lengthy and confusing, especially for injured workers who have never navigated it before. We can file a petition for benefits on your behalf, attend mandatory mediation, and support you during the final hearing when the judge makes their decision.

Communicate with Workers’ Comp Insurer

Communicating with a Workers’ Compensation claims adjuster following a work injury can be unnecessarily stressful for claimants. Get our lawyers’ help immediately after an accident to limit your direct communication with the Workers’ Compensation carrier. We can handle calls, emails, and all other correspondence, manage deadlines, and draw attention to intentional delays or other bad-faith insurance practices throughout your claim.

The less you directly communicate with the Workers’ Compensation adjuster, the better, as they might try to get you to give a recorded statement or say something that compromises your claim.

FAQs About Getting Compensation for Work Injuries

What Medical Compensation Can You Get for a Work Injury?

In general, Workers’ Compensation pays all medically necessary expenses related to a work injury, provided by an employer-authorized treating physician. Emergency medical care is also covered, even when not provided by authorized physicians.

What Lost-Wage Compensation Can You Get for a Work Injury?

The lost-wage compensation you get for a work injury depends on your average wages at the time of injury and whether you temporarily cannot return to work at all or can only work on a restricted basis. We can explain the different lost-wage benefits available in Florida and which type you will most likely receive.

Is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Your Only Option After a Work Injury?

Workers’ Compensation may be your only option for recovery after a work injury, unless our lawyers discover that a third party contributed enough to the accident to be held liable in a civil lawsuit.

What if You Wait Too Long to Tell Your Employer About a Work Injury?

If you wait too long to tell your employer about a work injury, you compromise your case. Workers’ Compensation carriers can deny claims when employees fail to report their injuries within 30 days.

What Are the Risks of Pursuing Workers’ Compensation without a Lawyer?

Pursuing Workers’ Compensation without a lawyer’s help makes you susceptible to accepting a subpar lump sum settlement that unfairly limits your damages, or misspeaking during conversations with the claims adjuster, and giving them reason to deny your claim.

Does Workers’ Compensation Apply to All Work Injuries?

Workers’ Compensation covers most, but not all, work injuries. You must have sustained the injury during the normal course of your employment, may not have intentionally injured yourself, and may not have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol to get Workers’ Compensation in Boca Raton.

We Can Help Get Compensation for Your Work Injury in Voorhees

You can call our work injury lawyers at (305) 614-2767 for your free case evaluation from the Graves Injury Law Firm.