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If you’ve been injured on the job in Florida, your employer is legally required to provide medical treatment and pay for a portion of your lost wages while you're out of work.
Work-related injuries, including falls, lifting injuries, repetitive trauma, and exposure to hazardous conditions, are covered by Florida Workers' Compensation. Without legal representation, your claim could be delayed, denied, or undervalued. Attorney Andrew Graves understands how the workers’ compensation system works and he’s ready to stand up for your rights and fight for the full benefits you deserve. Call or text 407-308-0327 now for a free, no-obligation consultation, or fill out the form. You pay nothing unless we win. |
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Types of Work Accidents
Slips, Trips, and Falls
These common injuries occur from wet floors, cluttered walkways, or unsafe work surfaces and are covered under workers' comp.
Lifting Injuries
Improper lifting techniques can cause back, shoulder, or neck injuries, often leading to long-term damage.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
These injuries result from repeated movements like typing or lifting and often cause inflammation, strain, or nerve damage.
Heavy Machinery Accidents
Injuries from forklifts, conveyor belts, and other machines can be serious, often involving crushing or amputation risks.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Accidents while driving for work, such as deliveries or service calls, are eligible for workers' compensation coverage.
Workplace Violence
Injuries caused by physical altercations or violence in the workplace can be covered if they are related to the job.
Hazardous Material Exposure
Exposure to chemicals, fumes, or biological agents can cause serious illness and may qualify for workers' comp benefits.
Occupational Diseases
Injuries related to exposure to chemicals or conditions caused by a physical injury may be covered.
Fatal Accidents
If a worker dies on the job, surviving family members may be entitled to workers compensation death benefits.
In general, workers comp covers all physical injuries as long as they occurred at work. Most injuries are covered regardless of fault.
Injured in a slip and fall? It's covered. Hurt your back lifting? It's covered. Bruised by machinery? It's covered. There are exceptions, for example if you purposefully injure yourself, workers comp will not pay for medical treatment. |
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What should I do after an accident at work?
Whether you're working construction or working in an office, accidents happen. Immediately following the accident,
you should:
- INFORM YOUR SUPERVISOR. This is the first step. Accidents must be reported to your supervisor or employer within 30 days. To preserve your rights, ask for medical attention. Your employer will likely then send you to be evaluated at an urgent care or hospital, depending on the extent of your injury.
- SEE A DOCTOR. In most instances your employer's insurance company will send you to a doctor. It's important to try to tell the doctor all of your symptoms, even if they don't seem related to the accident.
- "FOLLOW THE DOCTOR'S ORDERS." Depending on your injury you may require additional medical attention. It's important to go to all the appointments set up by the insurance company to support your claim for compensation.
- ADHERE TO WORK RESTRICTIONS. If the doctor says that your unable to work then your employer may be required to pay a portion of your wages while you recover. If the doctor says you can only work "light duty" then your employer may need to provide you a position that follows those restrictions or pay you a portion of your wages.
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That's why Graves Law offers a free consultation with no obligation. Your recovery is important to us, so you don't pay anything, not even costs, unless we win.
Contact Attorney Andrew Graves so that we can discuss your accident at no charge. No matter the claim, we want you to be informed of your rights.
Call Attorney Andrew Graves at (407) 308-0327 or fill out the free case consultation form so we can start working today.
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