Overview of Florida Workers’ Compensation

Most Florida work accidents are covered under Workers' Compensation. Workers' Compensation is a program that provides a financial settlement to victims of workplace accidents or those who suffer workplace-related injuries or illness.

Employers Required to Carry Florida Workers' Compensation

Florida employers are required to carry Workers' Compensation insurance coverage in the event that an employee suffers an on-the-job accident. The requirements vary depending on the type of industry and the number of employees. Below is a quick overview of the types of employers that are required to carry Florida Workers' Compensation:

• Non-construction Florida employers with 4 or more employees;
• A Florida employer in the construction industry with 1 or more employees;
• State and local government agencies; and
• Employers in the agricultural industry with 5 regular employees and/or 12 or more seasonal workers.

When am I covered by Workers' Compensation?

Workers' Compensation laws dictate that you are covered in the event of a Florida on-the-job accident. This holds true even if you are partially to blame for the mishap, such as making an error in judgment as you operated a forklift or negotiated your way along a piece of scaffolding.

Florida labor laws ensure that workers are covered in the event of a workplace injury. If you are encountering any difficulties getting the settlement that you feel you are owed, contact a Jacksonville Workers' Compensation attorney as soon as possible.

What is included in the Workers' Compensation coverage?

Every Florida work accident is unique and the settlement you are entitled to under Workers' Compensation will vary according to the type of injury suffered and its impact on your life and ability to work. Your Workers' Compensation package may include:

• Medical expenses;
• Ambulatory and emergency services;
• Costs of rehabilitation, such as occupational and physical therapy;
• Monetary payments for pain and suffering;
• Costs of retraining for a new line of work; and
• Payment to address long-term disability or permanent disability.

Your Jacksonville Workers' Compensation attorney can work with you to examine the nature of your injuries and their impact on your life in order to determine whether you are being offered a settlement that will completely satisfy your financial needs after suffering a serious Florida work accident.

Contacting a Jacksonville Workers' Compensation Attorney

If the insurance settlement you are offered seems too low, or you have uncertainties about how it will address your long-term needs, it may be time to seek the advice of a professional with experience in Florida Workers' Compensation claims. A Jacksonville Workers' Compensation attorney from Sullivan & Hepler can help you get the settlement you deserve after you've suffered a serious Florida work accident injury. Contact us today at 904-384-8808 or 1-800-295-4193

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