If you were injured on the job in Florida, you may be entitled to recover workers’ compensation benefits. Read on to learn more about workers’ compensation in Florida.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Florida
An injury can cause serious physical, emotional, and financial burdens. For example, you may experience pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, missed work, lost wages, and more. In order to help ease these newfound burdens, you may deserve certain benefits. In Florida, injured workers may be entitled to the following types of benefits:
- Medical Benefits: These benefits cover medical treatment relating to the injury, including any visits to primary doctors and specialists relating to the injury. This can also include doctor’s visits, hospitalization, physical therapy, testing, prescriptions, protheses, attendant care, and more. It also provides travel reimbursement to and from the doctor or pharmacy.
- Monetary Compensation: Sometimes, injuries prevent a person from going back to work. This results in lost wages and lost future wages that can be covered by workers’ compensation. This can include Temporary Total Disability, Temporary Partial Disability, Impairment Income Benefits, and Permanent Total Disability.
- Death Benefits: If a work-related death occurs within one year of the accident or five years of continuous disability, certain benefits may be provided to the family. This can include funeral expenses up to $7,500, compensation to dependents, and educational benefits to the surviving spouse. It is important to know these benefits are payable up to a maximum of $150,000.
How Can I Recieve Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
As soon as you are injured, you should report it to your employer. This should be done no later than 30 days from the date of the accident or within 30 days from the date the injury is discovered. These deadlines must be met, otherwise, there is a chance their claim can be denied. You should also reach out to an experienced workers’ compensation as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns about workers’ compensation in Florida, our firm is here to help. Reach out today to speak with an experienced attorney.
Contact AllianceMeds
If you have become the victim of an on-the-job injury, it may be beneficial to speak with an attorney and the doctor that is treating you to determine how to make the process as easy as possible. AllianceMeds understands that a workplace accident can be challenging and is here to help. We will deliver your medication to your door using overnight delivery and cover any out-of-pocket expenses that may arise. If you have any questions about how we can help, contact AllianceMeds today.