Getting hurt on the job is a very serious matter, and if your injury has caused you to incur medical bills and miss work, you should speak with a Broward County work injury lawyer at once. Contact The Finizio Law Group, P.A. today to learn more about work injuries and how our firm can help you through every step of the workers’ compensation process ahead.
Injured on the Job? A Broward County Work Injury Lawyer Can Help.
We pride ourselves on helping members of the Florida workforce attain the compensation they need to heal after sustaining injuries on the job. If you’ve been hurt, you can depend on a Broward County personal injury attorney at our firm to fight on your behalf. We know how important this is to you, and your case will be our priority.
What to Know About Work Injuries
Though we tend to think of work injuries occurring on construction sites or other jobs that involve physical labor, the truth is, work injuries can occur in just about any field. Often, these injuries are caused by unsafe property conditions or defective equipment. Our firm has seen workplace accidents occur at the following places of employment:
- Construction sites
- Grocery stores
- Offices
- Factories
- Warehouses
- Restaurants
- Department stores
- Hospitals
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Regardless of the cause of your injury, if you were hurt on the job, there is a strong chance you will qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. In Florida, as long as you work for a company that has four or more employees, your employer should carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employers of construction companies with one or more employees are also required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. As long as you and your Broward County work injury lawyer can prove that you were injured on the job, you should receive workers’ compensation benefits to help cover the cost of your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages until you can return to work.
Third-Party Claims
You should understand that unfortunately, at times, workers’ compensation benefits do not fully compensate an individual for the damages he or she sustained while on the job. If this has happened to you, we may be able to file a third-party claim on your behalf. Essentially, a third-party claim is a personal injury claim brought against a liable third party who is not your employer.
The difference between workers’ compensation benefits and third-party claims is that workers’ compensation is a form of no-fault insurance, meaning you should receive compensation regardless of who or what caused the accident. However, to win a third-party claim, you must prove that you were injured due to a third party’s negligence. This can be a property owner, an independent contractor, an equipment designer/manufacturer, or another party who is not your employer.
Contact a Broward County Work Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been hurt on the job, the time to act is now. Contact The Finizio Law Group, P.A. today to schedule your free initial consultation with our competent legal team. We have helped countless people in your shoes over the years, and we are here to assist you as well.
