The workplace has come a long way in boosting the safety of the workplace, including better regulations, training, and safety equipment. Injuries can still happen, especially when your job is physically demanding. In an ideal world, filing and receiving workers’ compensation would be a quick, streamlined process, but many employees run into hurdles along the way. Speak with our Hollywood, FL heavy lifting injury lawyer by calling the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt today!
Hollywood, FL Heavy Lifting Injury Lawyer
Many jobs require heavy lifting. Construction, manufacturing, warehouse, and moving companies are immediate examples. Heavy lifting isn’t limited to these types of jobs, as even an office job may require you to lift heavy objects. Regardless of the job you work, if it involves lifting heavy items and you’ve been injured in the process, it’s your legal right to seek workers’ compensation.
Injured employees can run into several issues when seeking workers’ compensation. The process alone is overwhelming for many, and even failing to properly fill out the paperwork can lead to a denied claim. Employees may also technically be contractors or subcontractors, which can complicate the process. Injured workers might also be hesitant to file workers’ compensation due to retaliation. Instead of pursuing their legal right, they may grunt through the pain and continue working until the injuries literally force them to be unable to work.
Whether you’re unsure how to get started or are currently staring down a rejected claim, our legal team can assist. We can review the details of your case and help you file your claim. We can also deal with denied claims and exercise legal pressure should your claim be denied without good cause. You work hard at your job, and it’s our belief that employees should have their medical costs and lost wages taken care of when they’re injured in the workplace.
Our Experience Makes The Difference
Even a temporary injury can make an employee’s life chaotic. While an injury might force you to quit working, that doesn’t mean all your bills and other responsibilities disappear, but our Hollywood heavy lifting injury lawyers are here to help.
- Our partner, Eli A. Franks, used to represent the insurance companies, but his values of empathy, integrity, and honesty nudged him down a new path. Now he uses what he learned from defending insurance companies to help victims overcome those same entities he used to represent.
- Judd P. Koenig has a similar story as he used to represent insurance companies for four years. However, he soon saw how insurance companies conflict with his own values. Together with Eli, he opened up our law firm for the sole purpose of helping injured employees receive workers’ compensation.
- Our attorneys have tackled very serious cases, and we’ve successfully recovered millions in damages for our clients.
When you’re injured in the workplace due to no fault of your own, you’re entitled to seek workers’ compensation. Properly securing this compensation sometimes requires extra help. Call the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt to speak with our Hollywood heavy lifting injury lawyer!