In Florida, work-related injuries are regulated by Florida Statutes, Section 440 et seq. In most cases, a hurt worker cannot sue their employer for negligence. Why? Florida has established a statutory scheme wherein both the worker and the employer have protections in the event of a work-place related injury. The employee has the advantage of knowing that, in most cases, the employer is required to have insurance to assist the hurt worker with medical treatment and lost wages. Conversely, the employer has the peace of min in knowing that, if something deos happen that gravely injres one if its employees, they will not be liable in tort to the employee for pain and suffering; their insurance will protect them and try to compensate the hurt worker. A win-win in an otherwise bad sitations. Below are some of the most common work-place related injuries that occur on the job in Florida. Please clieck on the type of injury you desire to learn more about:
LeavenLaw is a consumer protection law firm that helps hurt workers receive just compensation for their workplace related injuries and losses that result therefrom. LeavenLaw is not just another law firm; it is a highly experienced law firm with an excellent track record at handling workers’ compensation cases throughout Central Florida. Assisting hurt workers and dealing with on-the-job Injuries is what it and its attorneys do for a living, and do very well. LeavenLaw serves clients throughout the State of Florida from its centrally located offices in Tampa Bay and Orlando, Florida to best meet your needs.
If your workplace injury is serious, it is imperative that your legal rights are protected. This is where LeavenLaw can help you. It is critical that you do the research to find a reputable and capable worker’s compensation attorney to assist you in the is imperative, trying time. A law firm with experience, resources and a long-standing track record of success is what you need. LeavenLaw believes its success is based not only on its previous client results, but is based upon the personal relationships it has built with its clients over the last four decades.
To assist you, LeavenLaw’s website discusses its overall legal practice and its attorneys’ credentials. It further provides powerful educational information on Florida Workers’ Compensation Law. Remember, every hurt worker’s case is unique and deserves to be evaluated on its own, independent basis. Please contact LeavenLaw for a free consultation before making a decision about legal representation. You will speak with an experienced worker’s compensation attorney directly, not a staff member.
In the end, LeavenLaw welcomes the challenges offered by difficult cases involving serious injuries and complex issues. If you have been injured on the job due to a workplace related incident, do not hesitate to call and talk to us. You deserve to know your valuable Legal Rights.
