Injury Lawyers helping clients in Fort Lauderdale
An injury on the job can prevent you from working and saddle you with mounting bills that are difficult to pay without money coming in. Under Florida law, workers compensation must be paid promptly so people receive compensation quickly without delays due to court proceedings. Even though this process is not supposed to be complicated, many Florida workers do not receive benefits without fighting for their rights. Nor do they receive compensation in a timely manner without resorting to legal representation.
Our Ft Lauderdale injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Steven Slootsky assist injured workers and their families with situations where employers or insurance carriers are not working with you to see that you get paid.
Facts about Workers Compensation throughout Florida
Benefits paid by workers compensation fall under lost wages, customary and ordinary medical fees and vocational rehabilitation training. Lost wage benefits are generally two-thirds of your gross wages that are averaged from the pay period right before your injury or illness.
Workers compensation covers injuries at work, as well as diseases and disabilities acquired on the job over a period time. Examples of injuries or disabilities covered include, but are not limited to back injury, carpal tunnel syndrome and muscle strain, either on a short-term or long-term basis. Some work tasks may aggravate muscles and develop into disabilities if continued for a long time.
When disputes arise regarding a claim or compensation becomes due and isn’t being paid, it is wise to obtain legal advice to protect your rights, even if your case does not require a lawsuit to resolve. Many disputes can be effectively negotiated through a settlement. At the Law Office of Steven Slootsky, our injury lawyers are knowledgeable and experienced in employment and workers compensation law. We are also dedicated to helping you receive the maximum compensation entitled by law.
Free Consultation
If your injury took place in Florida, contact a personal injury attorney at the Law Office of Steven E. Slootsky right away. Call our office at 1-877-566-8759 or fill in and submit our Quick Contact form. We will schedule a free consultation to evaluate your case.
Our law firm is conveniently located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients throughout Florida including Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Broward County, Indian River, Okeechobee, Martin County and other cities and counties.
Are you not in Fort Lauderdale? We also provide effective representation to the following areas and throughout Florida:
If there is no recovery, there is no legal fee.
