No matter where you work, whether it’s an office job, manufacturing, or maritime work, there’s a chance you’ll get hurt. Some people’s working conditions can lead to the development of a chronic medical condition, called an occupational disease or illness. If you’ve been hurt or are now ill because of an accident at work or unhealthy working conditions, you are eligible to file a claim for Florida workers’ compensation benefits. Our Glades County, FL workman’s compensation lawyer helps injured people like you file a claim for all benefits available and can appeal a denied claim. We’re here to help. Call the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt today for a consultation.
Workman’s Compensation Lawyer Glades County, FL
Workplace injuries and occupational illnesses take a serious toll on your body and your whole life, not just your ability to perform your job duties. With the generous benefits provided by Florida Workers’ Compensation laws, injured people like you have access to high-quality medical care to treat your injury or disease, plus rehabilitative care to get you back on your feet and back to work.
The process for getting your benefits should be fairly easy: report the injury to your supervisor, follow their instructions for seeing an employer-approved physician, then follow the doctor’s instructions for recovery. Once you’ve reached your maximum medical improvement, you negotiate a return-to-work date with your employer, either light duty or fully returned.
Unfortunately, many injured people run into trouble with their claim. Maybe the employer’s insurance company doesn’t want to pay a large amount, minimizes it, or denies it entirely. Or maybe your employer retaliates against you for reporting the injury, cutting your hours, or firing you. You need the help of our Glades County workman’s compensation lawyer to help ensure that your claim is processed properly and you get the benefits you’re entitled to, including vocational re-training and disability pay, if you’re injured too badly to continue in your line of work. We can draft and file your claim, help you compile the necessary paperwork for approval, and negotiate with the insurer to ensure that all your medical care and rehabilitative therapy, such as physical therapy, are covered by workers’ comp.
Our Legal Experience Matters For Your Workers’ Comp Claim
Everyone deserves a safe place to work and to have their medical care covered when working conditions lead to an injury or illness. Our Glades County workman’s compensation lawyer is here to help you get it. We bring considerable experience and knowledge to bear on your behalf.
- AVVO 10.0 rating and regularly acknowledged by Best Lawyers for Workers’ Compensation
- Firm lead attorney Eli Franks serves as a member of the Florida Bar Chair Grievance Committee
- More than $300 million has been recovered for injured workers across the firm’s long history
- Over two centuries of combined legal experience equip our team to take on any challenge
- Senior partner Judd Koening carries an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an honor reserved for the highest levels of legal expertise and integrity
When you need help with your workers’ comp claim or need to file an appeal, you need help from the best. Call the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt today for a consultation.