Workman's compensation in Florida is supposed to be a self executing system. That means, that once you become injured, you should automatically start receiving medical care and wage benefits. However, the reality in Florida is that you will often have to fight with an insurance adjuster to get these simple benefits that are supposed to be automatically granted to you by Florida law. To get workman's compensation help in Florida there are several places you can turn.
A very good source of information can be found on the State of Florida's website at www.fldfs.com. The State of Florida maintains a Frequently Asked Questions web page which can at least provide you the guidelines under which the workers' compensation insurance companies are to provide you with benefits, and what obligations you may have to report your claim.
However, you may still want to retain an experienced workers' compensation attorney to fully evaluate what benefits you are supposed to be receiving, and to make sure you are receiving the full amount of your benefits.
After suffering a work injury, you can find yourself in a very confusing system without the appropriate workman's compensation help. It can also become a very aggravating system. A workers' compensation lawyer can provide the help needed to make sure:
1. Your accident is properly and timely reported to your employer and to the insurance company;
2. You begin receiving immediate medical care from the doctor best suited for your injury;
3. Your wage benefits begin on time and in the right amount; and
4. To answer many additional questions that may arise such as:
- Can you receive unemployment compensation while you are receiving your workman's compensation medical care;
- What happens if my doctor releases me and I cannot return to work; and
- Can my employer fire me while I am still on workers' compensation
To get help in your workman's compensation claim, please contact Attorney Joseph M. Maus for a free consultation. Mr. Maus is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbel. An AV rating represents the highest rating awarded for legal ability and ethics. Only a small percentage of workman's compensation attorneys have the AV rating.
You can reach Attorney Joseph M. Maus contact us now or call Toll Free at 1-866-556-5529.
