Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that provides financial and medical assistance to Florida employees who suffer injuries or illnesses resulting from workplace incidents. Workers are susceptible to a wide range of injuries for which workers’ compensation benefits may be available. Working in specific industries may expose you to higher risks and potential dangers. However, accidents can happen anywhere. In Florida, some of the most frequent workplace injuries result from slipping and falling, overexertion, heavy lifting, repetitive motion injuries and contact with hazardous materials. Workers may face lost wages and expensive medical bills due to workplace injuries and illnesses.
These are some of the most common injuries sustained at work and their causes:
Injured workers may qualify for workers’ compensation if they can prove the injury happened at work or the illness arose from workplace conditions. There is no need to prove fault in order to obtain benefits.
An experienced Florida workers’ compensation attorney should be consulted as soon as possible to determine whether there is a valid claim and to ensure that all deadlines are followed. Missing a deadline could potentially bar a claim for compensation due to a work-related injury.
Vassallo, Bilotta & Davis specializes in and assists injured workers with workers’ compensation claims throughout Florida. Please call 561-471-2800 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation at our Stuart and West Palm Beach offices.