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    Work Injury Lawyer Delray Beach

    Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt

    Work Injury Lawyer Delray Beach

    Delray Beach Work Injury Attorney

    Healthcare workers provide services to those who are sick or injured; rarely would you expect to be injured while helping those to whom you are providing care. As a result, you may not know of a work injury lawyer in Delray Beach who can help you. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt have assisted thousands of injured workers to recover their damages from workplace accidents.

    Workplace Injuries and Healthcare Providers
    Nurses, hospital staff, and emergency first responders are on the front lines of providing vital healthcare to injured and sick people every day. Many people benefit from the hard work that healthcare workers provide.

    Unfortunately, due to the many risks of their profession, healthcare workers can be injured while performing the duties of their jobs. Their injuries can be quite serious and may have long term or permanent effects. Sometimes, it can become necessary to hire the services of an attorney in order to ensure that injury victims receive all the compensation to which they are entitled as a result of their injuries. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt offer a free initial consultation for a workers’ compensation injury case review.

    Common Injuries Among Healthcare Providers
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in the U.S, there are more than 18 million healthcare workers. They experience more occupational injuries and illnesses than workers in any other industry. An experienced work injury lawyer Delray Beach medical providers turn to may help protect their rights. Regardless of their specific job, many healthcare workers suffer from one or more of these injuries:

    – – – – Musculoskeletal disorders. This can develop when a healthcare worker uses repetitive motion, or overexerts an area of their body. As a group, healthcare workers are at least seven times more likely to develop this condition than other workers. Attendants, orderlies, and nursing aids are at the highest risk.

    – – – – Muscle or back injuries. Often, healthcare workers must do heavy lifting, especially when patients need to be repositioned or moved. This can cause the healthcare worker to strain a muscle or damage a nerve.

    – – – – Needle punctures. Because healthcare workers often use needles when taking blood, administering intravenous fluids, etc. it’s not unusual for them to mistakenly get cut or punctured by a needle. If the needle is contaminated, it can cause serious, lifelong health issues.

    – – – – Assault and battery. Healthcare personnel can be assaulted by patients, hospital visitors, and even criminals who are in search of narcotics. Security staff members are not always present to prevent injuries to healthcare workers.

    – – – – Slips and falls. Healthcare facilities can be hazardous locations in which to work when liquids are spilled on the floor, making it slippery. Healthcare workers are also at risk of falling when a patient they are lifting or guiding falls down and takes the worker with them. Another common scenario can happen when the worker lifts a patient who is too heavy, then slips and breaks the fall of the patient.

    Workers’ Compensation
    Whether a healthcare worker is classified as a part-time or full-time employee, that individual is eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim, provided that they sustained their injuries while engaging in work-related activities. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. This means that even if the injured worker in question either contributed to or caused the circumstances leading up to the occurrence of their injuries, they are entitled to benefits. As a result, the workers’ compensation system does not require the injured healthcare worker to prove that someone else’s negligence caused their injury. The “trade-off” for providing workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of fault, is that the workers’ compensation system limits employer liability in the event of a work-related injury or occupational illness. This essentially means that employees eligible for workers’ compensation benefits cannot sue their employers directly in the event that they are hurt on the job.

    The workers’ compensation law does not require that the job-related injury occur at a worker’s regular job site. As long as the injury was sustained while the employee was engaging in work-related activity, the injuries should render the worker eligible for a compensation award. For example, say that a nurse was assigned to travel from one patient’s home to the next during a single shift. On the way to the second patient’s house, the nurse was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Because that travel was part of the nurse’s job, injuries sustained as a result of the crash would result in the nurse’s eligibility for a workers’ compensation award.

    Personal Injury Litigation Referrals
    As noted above, employees who are eligible for workers’ compensation coverage may not directly sue their employers after they are injured on the job, as the workers’ compensation system insulates employers from direct liability. However, if the employee eligible for workers’ compensation benefits was injured on the job by a third party (a person or a company other than who they work for), they remain eligible to file a lawsuit against them. A Delray Beach work injury lawyer may review your case to see if there is merit for a lawsuit and refer you to a personal injury lawyer who can help file a claim outside or workers’ compensation.  Examples of when it may be appropriate include:

    – – – – A driver who hit you while making deliveries.

    – – – – The manufacturer of a device or substance that caused you harm, due to its design or because it was defective

    Additionally, it is important to note that independent contractors are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, even if paid as a 1099 employee. However, if there are other contractors on the job, the 1099 employee may have a claim agsint another contractor on site. Let us refer you to someone who can determine if you may be entitled to a significant amount of compensation via the personal injury claims process.

    Contact Us to speak with a Delray Beach Work Injury Lawyer
    If you were while you were injured on the job or otherwise engaged in work-related activity, call the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt today to speak with an experienced attorney. All too often, healthcare providers suffer in silence when they suffer acute or repetitive trauma injuries on the job because they are led to believe that such injuries are simply “the cost of doing business.” However, just like factory workers and office workers, agricultural workers and service industry workers, healthcare workers have rights under the law when they are injured while on the job. Don’t suffer in silence and don’t assume costs related to your injuries that should be covered by workers’ compensation and/or a personal injury award. Explore your options today with the assistance of our experienced team. We look forward to speaking with you.

    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVID IN THE WORKPLACE
    If you need a work injury lawyer Delray Beach trusts, look no further than the legal professionals at the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt. We’re here to help you get the compensation and justice you deserve, and we’re ready to answer any questions you may have about your case.

    It’s a common question that many people ask, especially after the pandemic: Can you file for workers’ compensation if you caught COVID at the workplace? Read on to learn more about how workers’ compensation or a work injury lawsuit can come into play if you’ve contracted the coronavirus while on the job.

    Under Florida’s workers’ compensation laws, only First Responders can obtain workers’ compensation benefits if they contract Covid. If you are usure as to whether you qualify as a First Responder, contact a Delray Beach work injury lawyer from Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt to see how we can help.

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    “Got hurt at work and was not getting anywhere. Looked at many fIrms but decided to go with this one. Best decision I have ever made. Dianne, Krystal and Eli Franks are an amazing team and I was blessed to have them on my side! They went above and beyond to make this situation a happy one.”
    Michelle Rivera
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    Contact us today for a free consultation so we can discuss your situtaion.  It is not only important to talk to an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer when you have been hurt on the job, it is also the best way to make sure that you receive proper medical services and lost wages you are entitled to under the law. After all, the Workers’ Compensation law was created to protect you – the employee.

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    Florida’s Most Trusted Workers’ Comp Attorneys

    Devin Major
    Devin Major
    August 9, 2022.
    Best team I had ever working for me I really hope anybody who needs legal advise call them
    Gregory Diggs
    Gregory Diggs
    August 4, 2022.
    I recommend this law firm to anyone with a worker's compensation case. The staff does a great job and they treat you like family. Judd Koenig was my attorney and went the extra mile and then some more securing my a nice settlement of my case.
    Cynthia Murray
    Cynthia Murray
    August 3, 2022.
    Great Attorney thank you Eric Lakind and staff Attentive, friendly, answered ever questions got results when I could not do it myself Cynthia
    Naisha Dorvilus
    Naisha Dorvilus
    August 2, 2022.
    Lisa was my lawyer she asked me questions and was very helpful. She and her team communicated with me about my cause and I'm super happy with her service.i will definitely recommend her and her company
    Jaime Ieli
    Jaime Ieli
    July 29, 2022.
    My husband was hurt and never dealt with an attorney before. He looked up attorneys online & thru the grace of God got Lissa Dorsey as his attorney & she was truly amazing! She was very involved, always returned our phone calls & made the whole process as easy for us as she possibly could while my husband treated with Dr's and started his healing process. I would recommend her to any & everyone without a doubt.
    Evelin Hernandez
    Evelin Hernandez
    July 21, 2022.
    Best law firm in Palm Beach County, Lisa and Kim were the best. I recommend this law firm to everyone.
    Tammy Dault
    Tammy Dault
    July 20, 2022.
    Wasn't sure how it would work with me being in one town and lawyer in another but it all worked out in the end thank you for all your hard work.
    Brandon moore
    Brandon moore
    July 19, 2022.
    Great understanding lawyers! They were great in getting me a fair settlement and quick to respond to any questions I had. Thanks Kim and Lisa!
    john heller
    john heller
    July 12, 2022.
    They were always responsive to my calls did an excellent job of getting everything I needed. When it came time To settle my case Andy and J did an excellent job I’m very happy with the outcome and very happy with this law firm I would highly recommend them!!!!

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