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Work Accident in West Palm Beach, Florida
While it’s never fun to suffer an injury on the job, it happens quite often. Under Florida’s “no fault” workers’ compensation law, you can receive workers’ comp benefits, even if your own negligence resulted in your accident and injury. With limited exceptions, private and public employers in the state of Florida must provide their employees with workers’ compensation benefits if they employ one or more full-time or part-time persons.
If you get hurt on a South Florida company’s property or while performing a work-related task on behalf of that company, it is likely that you have a right to compensation for your injuries through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy. However, you must follow a specific protocol following a work accident or injury:
- Seek emergency treatment, if necessary.
- Report your injury to your boss or supervisor as soon as you can. Florida law requires that you notify your employer within 30 days of the incident.
- Go to a physician authorized by the workers’ compensation insurance company.
Keep in mind, unlike other states, Florida law does not require your employer to hold your job for you until you are healthy enough to return to work. Even if you do follow the required process for filing a workers’ compensation claim, the insurance company may refuse to pay your benefits. That’s when you need an experienced, dedicated personal injury attorney to fight for your rights. With 25 years of experience in work accident and personal injury cases, DiBiaggio Law combines a thorough knowledge of the law and a passion for helping clients in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties receive proper compensation following a work accident.
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Why Choose DiBiaggio Law?
Do you need a personal injury & social security disability attorney, but don’t think you can afford a lawyer? At DiBiaggio Law, we take cases on a contingency fee basis. You don’t have to pay us unless you get paid first, which means we’re a risk-free option. Are you unsure whether you have a good chance at receiving a financial award in court? Call us at (561) 473-9800 to set up your free consultation. We will help you ascertain if you have a valid claim and advise you on pursuing your case. Don’t put off consulting an attorney until it is too late to file. Many cases only allow you a short time frame in which to file your claim.
Contact DiBiaggio Law’s experienced team of personal injury & social security disability attorneys today at (561) 473-9800 to ensure you receive the settlement you deserve.
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