No matter how good your safety equipment is and how strict your employer is about following safety procedures, there’s still a chance that you will get hurt or develop a medical condition related to your working conditions. Florida workers’ compensation is a program designed to provide ill and injured employees with high-quality medical care, a free benefit paid for by your employer. However, many people have trouble getting the full benefits they’re entitled to, or may see their valid claim unfairly denied. Our Hendry County, FL workers’ compensation lawyer can guide you through the process and ensure your rights are respected. Call the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt today for a personalized consultation.
Workman’s Compensation Lawyer Hendry County, FL
Florida workers’ compensation has a twofold purpose: to ensure injured employees have access to high-quality medical care and time to recover after a workplace injury, and to protect employers from lawsuits each time someone gets hurt at work. Under the law, you’re entitled to all necessary medical care, including surgery and follow-up treatments, plus all necessary rehabilitative care, including physical and occupational therapy. You also receive a partial wage replacement benefit (2/3 of your average weekly wage, up to $1,295/ week) so you can pay your bills while you’re out of work.
Usually, the claims process is straightforward: report the injury to your employer, see the employer-approved doctor, and follow their instructions. However, Florida employers may deny a claim for a variety of reasons, including claiming that you caused the accident or that it was not a work-related event.
That’s where the help of our Hendry County workman’s compensation lawyer is essential. We help you with your claim from start to finish, ensuring that you have all the documentation necessary to get your care covered, and making sure that your employer completes their responsibilities promptly, so you can start getting the benefits you’re owed.
If your claim is denied or minimized, we draft and file an appeal on your behalf and can initiate litigation if necessary to get you the benefits you’re entitled to.
Our Experience Matters In Complex Workers’ Comp Cases
Workers’ compensation claims can get tricky when they’re high-value or if the employer contests the validity. Our Hendry County workers’ compensation lawyer represents your interests with your employer, the workers’ comp insurance carrier, and, if necessary, in court. We support your rights and fight for full and fair compensation and benefits.
- We have gotten over $300 million in compensation and awards for our clients
- Our attorneys have over 200 years of combined legal experience, and we know what it takes to win hard cases
- 10.0 rating on AVVO, rated Best Lawyers for Workers’ Compensation
- Firm lead attorney Judd Koening is AV-rated with Martindale-Hubbell
- Judd is licensed in Florida, Georgia, and Massachusetts
Have you been hurt at work and need to know your legal options? Are you having trouble with your workers’ comp claim? Call the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt today for a consultation.