When you’re injured on the job, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about your future can add stress to an already difficult situation. At Touby, Chait & Sicking, PL, our experienced Florida workers’ compensation attorneys dedicate their practice exclusively to representing injured workers in Florida, ensuring they receive the benefits and medical care they deserve.
Workers’ compensation in Florida is a state-mandated insurance program that provides medical and wage replacement benefits to employees injured in the course of their employment. Unlike personal injury claims, Florida workers’ compensation claims do not require proof of fault, meaning benefits are available regardless of who caused the accident.
The Florida workers’ compensation system provides benefits for a wide range of injuries, including:
Falls, equipment accidents, vehicle collisions, or other sudden incidents
that result in serious injuries.
Conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or chronic back
pain caused by repeated tasks over time.
Illnesses developed due to workplace exposure, such as respiratory
conditions from inhaling hazardous substances.
Special protections for firefighters, police officers, and correctional
officers in Florida who develop heart disease, high blood pressure, or
tuberculosis due to work conditions.
Additional workers’ compensation benefits in Florida for
firefighters diagnosed with job-related cancers linked to toxic exposure.
Recognized as a compensable condition for firefighters, police officers, and paramedics under Florida law, PTSD benefits are available to those who experience severe psychological trauma due to line-of-duty events, such as witnessing fatalities, responding to mass casualties, or enduring other distressing incidents. These benefits may include medical treatment and wage replacement, even in cases where there is no accompanying physical injury.
If you’ve suffered a work-related injury in Florida, you’re
entitled to reasonable and necessary medical care, including:
If your work injury prevents you from working, you may qualify for
workers’ compensation wage benefits in Florida, including:
If you cannot work at all due to your injury, you may receive 66 2/3% of
your average weekly wage, subject to state limits.
If you can return to work with restrictions but earn less than 80% of your
pre-injury wages, you may receive partial wage benefits.
If your doctor determines you have a permanent impairment after reaching
maximum medical improvement (MMI), you may qualify for impairment income
benefits based on your assigned rating.
If your injuries prevent you from ever working again, you may be entitled
to lifetime disability benefits.
While Miami’s workers’ compensation system is designed to protect injured workers, insurance companies often delay, deny, or reduce claims.
Common challenges include:
Having an experienced attorney on your side ensures that your rights are protected, and you receive the full benefits you’re entitled to.
At Touby, Chait & Sicking, PL, we have decades of experience fighting for injured workers in Miami. If you’re struggling with a denied claim or delayed benefits, we’re here to help.
Call (305) 257-9472 today for a free consultation and let our experienced Miami workers’ compensation attorneys fight for the benefits you deserve.
At Touby, Chait & Sicking, PL, we have over 90 years of combined experience with workers’ compensation cases. We have a thorough understanding of how insurance companies operate and can use this knowledge to our advantage as we build you a custom-built legal strategy. Attorneys Touby and Mora are board-certified by The Florida Bar in workers’ compensation, and Attorney Chait is an award-winning leader and advocate for workers’ rights in Florida. Our legal team is not afraid to take cases to trial, and we fight proudly for our clients.
We work tirelessly to give our clients the greatest chance of success. We bring in vocational and medical experts to shed light on your unique circumstances, and tackle cases as a team to pool our resources and knowledge. Our Miami workers’ compensation attorneys’ highest priority is getting you the benefits you deserve.
