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What Constitutes Having a Workers’ Compensation Claim!
If you have been injured on the job, or diagnosed with an occupational disease or illness, you need to speak with one of our experienced and skilled workers’ compensation attorneys. Under Florida’s Workers Compensation Act, non-exempt private employers must carry workers compensation insurance entitling injured workers to benefits regardless of fault. This allows workers to receive compensation to cover current and future medical bills, and any lost wages they’ve experienced due to their injuries sustained on-the-job.
At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner we have for over 30 years helped 100’s of injured workers, receive millions of dollars they have either been denied or amounts limited, by greedy insurance companies trying to reduce their own financial exposure.
Under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, private employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance if they meet the following criteria:
- Construction Companies with one employee or more.
- Non-Construction Companies with a minimum of four employees.
- Agriculture companies with a minimum of six employees.
When an employee sustains an injury or is diagnosed with a work-related illness or disease, they have 30 days from the date of the incident or illness discovery, to formally notify their employer. The employer is then legally obligated to submit notice to their Workers’ Compensation Insurance provider to initiate the workers comp claim.
Why Choose Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA to Assist You with Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA we know many employees receive pushback when they file a workers’ compensation claim seeking benefits from their employer. Also, claimants discover their fight is not just with their employer, but their insurance carrier as well. We represent your interests and fight on your behalf to receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to for your injuries. We have the financial resources to take on the largest companies and their insurance underwriters that try to limit your award and their financial exposure.
At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA our attorneys will immediately get to work for you filing workers compensation claims and:
- Help you obtain all the necessary medical treatments from approved providers.
- We offer guidance in completing all the necessary paperwork and documents.
- We ensure that your employer complies with all state-mandated workers’ compensation processes and procedures in a timely manner.
- We help gather the necessary evidence to show that your injury, or illness is on-the-job-related and demonstrate the financial impact it has had on your life.
- Employ experts including specialists in medicine and rehabilitation, to provide additional support for your claim.
- Protect your legal right to an independent medical exam if necessary.
- We handle all the workers’ compensation settlement negotiations with the insurance provider on your behalf.
- We are also a legal advocate for you during the workers’ compensation hearing and appeal process.
It is important not to underestimate the importance of hiring an experienced legal advocate like Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA. Many times, insurance providers try to induce you to accept an offer that is much less than your case is worth.
With Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA by your side every step of the way, you will have the peace of mind that everything is being done to help you receive the fair and just compensation you deserve for your injuries. Our support can also help you with your emotional recovery as these types of claims take their toll on all involved.
What Are the Set Costs for Legal Representation in a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
First, there are no upfront costs for Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA to represent you in a workers’ compensation claim. We front all the litigation costs and assume the risks of taking on the insurance underwriter. Our attorneys only receive payment if they win your claim for benefits.
The fees paid to attorneys in all Florida Workers’ Comp Claims are fixed by the state and no deviations from those fees are allowed.
These percentage fees are much less than typical attorney’s fees for personal injury cases. In workers compensation claims, attorney’s fees and costs reimbursement is contingent on the actual financial recovery. A workers’ compensation client only has costs if they receive benefits. However, sometimes the insurance company may cover your attorney’s fees.
Additional Questions Workers’ Compensation Petitioners Have
Many times, getting injured on-the-job is an incredibly difficult and stressful experience. Many questions arise including: How will I pay my current and future medical bills? How will I pay my mortgage or support my family if I cannot work? It’s quite common to have questions about your legal rights to receive fair compensation for your injuries. So, what are the legal options available to you. At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA we have the answers to these and many other questions you may have, helping you make informed decisions about your workers’ compensation claim.
Can I Also File a Lawsuit If I Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
It may be possible to file a personal injury lawsuit against another complicit party, but not against your employer. Under The Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Act, you automatically give up the right to sue your employer for work-related injuries under most situations. However, you may file a lawsuit against a responsible third party, such as a subcontractor, manufacturer, property owner, or even a co-worker.
Through that lawsuit, you can potentially recover additional compensation above and beyond the benefits you may receive through your workers’ compensation claim. You might also be able to receive money for pain and suffering and other non-economic damages that are not covered under the workers’ compensation rules.
Do I Need an Attorney Instead of Handling the Workers’ Compensation Claim Myself?
With Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA experience and skill, you have a distinct advantage over handling the process alone. It’s estimated that hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in an injury lawsuit against a defendant or insurance underwriter, claimants receive up to 3 times the award value verses going it alone. Insurance companies are very skilled at trying to limit your award or even denying it altogether, especially if they suspect you cannot defend your claim or will accept their first offer. Insurance companies are skilled at developing strategies to limit payouts to workers’ compensation claimants. Many of these strategies disappear when a claimant retains counsel with the experienced legal firm like Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA.
Call On Our Experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorneys for Help Today
Our recommendation is to never navigate Florida’s workers’ compensation system alone. Put our team of successful workers’ compensation attorneys to work for you.
When you choose Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA to represent you, you benefit from an experienced, trusted legal advocate with over 30 years-experience helping injured workers receive millions of dollars in benefits and compensation. These clients might not have received the same amount of compensation with another, less experienced legal representative. We take on big insurance companies every day and with our extensive trial and negotiating skills, we give you an added advantage over other, less experienced lawyers.
Give us a call Today at 850-500-1111 for a free, no-obligation legal consultation.
