• What is Workers' Compensation?

Workers' compensation insurance is a program established by Florida State law. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system under which injured employees receive benefits in connection with work-related injuries or occupational illness.

• Who is responsible for paying Workers' Compensation Insurance?

The employer is required to pay workers' compensation insurance. The employer is not permitted to deduct workers’ compensation insurance from the employee’s paychecks.

• What workers are covered by workers’ compensation laws?

Florida workers’ compensation law covers almost every worker injured in the state of Florida, hired in Florida but injured while working in another state or injured while working in another state for an employer whose principle place of business in Florida may also recover benefits.

• What injuries are covered by workers’ compensation laws?

Florida workers’ compensation law covers any injuries an employee suffers “arising out of and in the course of their employment.”

• My employer will not submit my workers’ compensation claim to the insurer. What can I do?

If your employer will not submit your claim, you should submit your workers’ compensation claim on your own and contact an attorney in Florida. If you wait too long, your workers’ compensation claim may expire and you will be stuck with an incredible amount of expenses. Contact us today for free legal advice.