Information on Florida's Workers' Compensation laws can be found by researching Florida Statutes, Chapter 440. Chapter 440 is entitled "Florida Workers' Compensation Law" and can be found at www.fldfs.com/WC. However, Chapter 440 is almost 200 pages of time requirements, restrictions, limitations, definitions, and descriptions of the benefits provided under Florida Workers' Compensation. To save time, and fully investigate what benefits you are entitled to, speak with an experienced Florida Workers' Compensation lawyer.
Many times, if you have been injured on the job, it is difficult to get workers' compensation information from your employer. Many employers do not understand that a workers' compensation claim is not a law suit. They also do not understand that people injured on the job do not have any other alternative to get medical care for their injuries. Under Florida Statutes, Chapter 440, if you are injured on the job and your employer has workers' compensation coverage, you must seek medical treatment through workers' compensation.
Accurate information on Florida's Workers' Compensation laws is critical in the early stages after you have been injured on the job. You want to make sure that as soon as you are injured, you:
1. Notify your employer;
2. Make sure a First Report of Injury is filled out and submitted to the insurance company;
3. Make sure you report all injuries that you suffered on the date of the accident; and
4. Immediately seek medical attention for all medical injuries you suffered on the job.
Additional workers' compensation information can be found on the Florida Division of Workers' Compensation website at www.fldfs.com/WC. Or, if you would like to speak to an experienced Florida Workers' Compensation Attorney, contact attorney Joseph M. Maus today or call our law office at 1-866-556-5529 for a free consultation.
