Fort Lauderdale Workplace Injuries Lawyer

In most cases, you cannot sue your employer directly for a workplace injury in Florida because workers' compensation provides the exclusive remedy. However, there are exceptions: you may be able to sue if your employer intentionally caused your injury, doesn't carry workers' compensation insurance, or if a third party (not your employer) contributed to your injury. You can also sue manufacturers of defective equipment. Our attorneys can evaluate whether you have claims beyond workers' compensation.

Florida workers' compensation provides medical benefits covering all reasonable and necessary treatment, temporary disability benefits (typically 66.67% of your average weekly wage), permanent impairment benefits based on your disability rating, vocational rehabilitation services, and death benefits for surviving family members. These benefits are provided regardless of who was at fault for your injury.

If you're injured at work in Florida: report the injury to your employer immediately (you have 30 days, but sooner is better), seek medical attention and tell the doctor it's a work-related injury, document everything including how the injury occurred and any witnesses, follow your doctor's treatment recommendations, and consult with an attorney if your claim is denied or if a third party may be liable. Don't sign anything from the insurance company without legal advice.