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If you’ve suffered injuries in a work-related accident in Delray Beach, Florida, now’s the time to call Dalton Injury Law at (561) 600-1766 for a free consultation. You may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, which can be a lifeline as you get back on your feet. Our Delray Beach workers’ compensation lawyers can help you navigate the claims process and fight for a maximum recovery.
We are dedicated advocates for injured workers and their families in the wake of life-changing workplace accidents. Backed by 20 years of combined experience litigating high-stakes work injury and truck accident cases, our skilled Florida trial attorneys have recovered millions in settlements and jury awards for our clients.
We can help you demand the best results in your claim for workers’ compensation benefits, too. Contact our law office to begin.
Injured workers in Delray Beach, FL, trust Dalton Injury Law because we’re experienced, passionate legal advocates with a proven ability to win tough cases. Our Delray Beach truck accident attorneys have handled hundreds of workers’ compensation claims, including many at the Appellate Level and before the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee.
We know Florida’s workers’ compensation insurance system inside and out, understand the unique rules and procedures that can apply in situations like yours, and appreciate that you need to take advantage of this one opportunity to recover life-changing monetary benefits while you can.
Focused on top-tier client service and achieving meaningful results, members of our team have been distinguished as:
We’re here to offer the resources, knowledge, and winning legal strategies to make your fight for benefits a success. Contact our law office to discover how we can make a difference in your life after a work-related injury.
Workers’ compensation is an insurance system in which most Florida employers must participate. Pursuant to Florida law, employers with four or more employees must carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy to help employees deal with medical bills and lost wages when they suffer a work-related injury or are diagnosed with an occupational disease.
Virtually all employers in the construction industry must carry a policy. Benefits can be awarded to qualifying workers even when they share some or all of the responsibility for a work-related injury. In exchange for receiving these no-fault benefits, the worker waives the right to file a lawsuit against their employer for damages, even if the employer was negligent.
The system gives workers an opportunity to recover compensation without having to navigate a costly, potentially time-consuming lawsuit. At the same time, employers don’t have to worry about endless litigation when a worker is hurt on the job.
Not everyone qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits. Certain prerequisites must be satisfied before you can successfully receive compensation for medical expenses and loss of income.
You can qualify to receive monetary benefits from your employer’s workers’ compensation policy if:
Your accident, injury, or illness doesn’t necessarily have to be sustained on your employer’s premises. As long as you were actively doing your job when you got hurt, you can qualify for benefits. For example, a work-related car or truck accident could lead to a successful claim for benefits. On the other hand, getting into a collision on your lunch break or while commuting to or from work likely wouldn’t.
Florida’s workers’ compensation system offers limited economic support for qualifying workers. These benefits fall into two main categories: medical expenses and wage replacement.
Insurance should cover the reasonable and necessary costs of treating your work-related injury or illness, such as:
You will have to seek care from a workers’ compensation-approved healthcare provider if you want your medical bills covered by workers’ compensation. This can limit your ability to see your own doctor or voice how your treatment and rehabilitation unfold.
If your work injury interferes with your ability to do your job, wage replacement benefits can be awarded to alleviate some of the financial stress you experience as a result.
There are four main wage replacement benefits:
These benefits are typically limited by Florida law.
Benefits will not cover non-economic losses like pain and suffering, disfigurement, or other hard-to-value trauma. These can only be awarded if you file a related civil tort claim against a third party.
Since workers’ compensation is a private system, benefits can be awarded even if you share responsibility for your workplace accident and injury.
However, shared fault will be a factor if you decide to pursue additional compensation through a related personal injury lawsuit. In these situations, damages paid to you in a settlement or jury award can be reduced proportionately to your share of fault up to 51 percent.
Sharing more than 50% of the blame for a workplace injury can be a total bar to recovery in a lawsuit.
Asking for help with your workers’ compensation claim shouldn’t add to the financial stress you’re experiencing. That’s why Dalton Injury Law offers contingency fee representation.
It costs nothing to hire our Delray Beach workers’ compensation attorneys until we recover benefits for you.
If we don’t win your claim for benefits, you owe us nothing.
Before you can file a claim, you need to make sure you tell your employer that you got hurt on the job. You must provide notice within a certain amount of time of your injury (or diagnosis) to reserve the right to collect workers’ compensation benefits.
As long as you’ve satisfied the notice requirement, there are additional deadlines you must meet. Otherwise, you can forfeit the right to recover critical economic benefits from your employer’s insurance company.
You should speak with an experienced workers’ comp attorney to understand these deadlines.
Work-related injuries in Delray Beach, Florida, can be painful and stressful. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits can offer relief as you get back on your feet. Dalton Injury Law has extensive experience navigating these complex claims and knows how to help you achieve the best possible case results.
Our Delray Beach workers’ compensation attorneys are skilled legal advocates who’ve been trusted by accident victims and families in Florida for years. We’ve won millions for injured workers and their families, and we’re ready to go to battle to help you recover maximum benefits for you in your time of need, too.
Contact our law office to get started and schedule a free case review.
Dalton Injury Law
1375 E Gateway Blvd Ste 592, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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