Understanding the Workers’ Compensation Claim Process

By Vassallo, Bilotta, Friedman & Davis | Published August 1, 2023 | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Tagged Tags: claim process, First Report of Injury or Illness, workers' compensation program |

If you suffer from a work-related injury or illness, you may be entitled to make a claim for workers’ compensation. Like other states, Florida has a no-fault approach to such benefits, which cover medical expenses, lost wages and long-term disability. However, while you don’t need to demonstrate negligence or any other wrongdoing by your employer, Read More

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