{"id":3898,"date":"2021-11-01T22:28:03","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T22:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kogandv.wpengine.com\/?page_id=3898"},"modified":"2025-08-06T10:18:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T14:18:18","slug":"florida-workers-compensation-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Workers\u2019 Compensation Attorneys"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Who_Is_Covered_by_Workers_Compensation_in_Florida\" >Who Is Covered by Workers\u2019 Compensation in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Upcoming_Updates_to_Florida_Workers_Comp_in_2025\" >Upcoming Updates to Florida Workers&#8217; Comp in 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/#What_Injuries_Does_Workers_Compensation_Cover\" >What Injuries Does Workers\u2019 Compensation Cover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/#How_Do_I_File_a_Workers_Compensation_Claim\" >How Do I File a Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/#What_Do_Workers_Compensation_Benefits_Cover\" >What Do Workers\u2019 Compensation Benefits Cover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/#What_If_My_Workers_Compensation_Claim_Is_Denied\" >What If My Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim Is Denied?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Is_Workers_Compensation_My_Only_Option_for_a_Work_Injury_Claim\" >Is Workers\u2019 Compensation My Only Option for a Work Injury Claim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/#Contact_a_Florida_Workers_Compensation_Attorney_Today\" >Contact a Florida Workers\u2019 Compensation Attorney Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Worker&#039;s Compensation | Kogan &amp; DiSalvo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MEvytjVzJeU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Being injured at work can have a <strong>major impact on multiple aspects of your life<\/strong>. The injury can limit or prevent you from doing your job, making it difficult to pay your bills. In addition, physical pain and impairment from the injury can lead to a wide range of personal and professional challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workers\u2019 compensation is an insurance program that covers certain expenses incurred by employees after a work-related injury. Although workers\u2019 comp operates on a <strong>no-fault basis<\/strong> (i.e., you do not have to prove that your employer was negligent to qualify for benefits), getting the benefits you deserve is not always easy<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been hurt on the job or your loved one was killed in a workplace accident, Kogan &amp; DiSalvo can help. <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Contact our workers\u2019 compensation attorneys<\/a> today, or by calling <strong><a href=\"tel:5613759500\">(561) 375-9500<\/a><\/strong> today for your <strong>free consultation<\/strong>. Our attorneys serve clients throughout Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\">Call Us Now for a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section_1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Covered_by_Workers_Compensation_in_Florida\"><\/span>Who Is Covered by Workers\u2019 Compensation in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-513438345-workers-compensation.jpg\" alt=\"A group of different types of workers looking into the camera\" class=\"wp-image-8322\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfloridacfo.com\/Division\/WC\/Employer\/faq.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most employers in Florida are required to carry workers\u2019 compensation insurance<\/a>. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employers in the construction industry with at least 1 employee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employers in other industries with 4 or more employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employers in the agricultural industry with \u201c6 regular employees and\/or 12 seasonal workers who work more than 30 days during a season but no more than a total of 45 days in a calendar year\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some workers, such as domestic servants, are <strong>not considered employees and are therefore not entitled to workers\u2019 comp benefits<\/strong>. Others \u2013 such as railroad workers, maritime workers, and more \u2013 are covered by federal workers\u2019 compensation programs and are not entitled to benefits from the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee classification can be confusing for workers who get injured on the job. It is especially challenging if your <strong>employer wrongly classifies you as an independent contractor<\/strong>. Workers\u2019 compensation does not cover independent contractors, which means your claim after a work injury would be denied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workers\u2019 comp attorneys at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo can examine the terms and nature of your employment. In the event of misclassification, our Florida workers&#8217; compensation lawyers can <strong>dispute the denial of your workers\u2019 compensation claim<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\">Denied Workers&#8217; Compensation? Call Us for a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Updates_to_Florida_Workers_Comp_in_2025\"><\/span><strong>Upcoming Updates to Florida Workers&#8217; Comp in 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida\u2019s workers&#8217; compensation landscape is set to experience significant changes in 2025. A proposed 1% reduction in workers&#8217; compensation insurance rates has been recommended by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. If approved by the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR), this decrease will take effect on January 1, 2025, contributing to a remarkable 78% cumulative reduction since 2003. This decline reflects enhanced workplace safety measures and technological advancements that have minimized injuries and helped employees return to work more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, employers should be aware that the anticipated savings will be partially offset by increased physician reimbursement rates outlined in SB 362. The updated law raises medical reimbursement for doctors to 175% of Medicare rates, while surgeons could receive up to 210%. Additionally, expert witness fees will increase from $200 to $300 per hour, ensuring fair compensation for professionals providing crucial testimony in workers&#8217; comp cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Florida businesses prepare for these changes, they can expect a balance of lower insurance costs and improved medical service availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As these changes take effect, Florida businesses can look forward to reduced insurance costs alongside improved access to medical services. At Kogan &amp; DiSalvo, we are always informed and we also want to keep our clients informed about all of the upcoming Florida workers\u2019 compensation laws and regulations. This way, we ensure our clients receive the best possible outcomes. Whether you are an injured worker seeking fair compensation or a business navigating complex insurance regulations, our experienced team is ready to advocate for your rights and secure the solutions you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section_2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Injuries_Does_Workers_Compensation_Cover\"><\/span>What Injuries Does Workers\u2019 Compensation Cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Any type of work-related injury or occupational illness is covered under workers\u2019 comp<\/strong>. Some of the most common injuries and complaints for which employees file workers\u2019 compensation claims include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repetitive stress injuries, including sprains and strains of the back, hands, wrists, shoulders, and knees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lacerations and puncture wounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bone fractures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/florida-catastrophic-injury-lawyer\/traumatic-brain-injury\/\">Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neck injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/florida-catastrophic-injury-lawyer\/burn\/\">Burn injuries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amputation injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nerve damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eye injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to toxic materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some injuries occur as a result of accidents in the workplace. Others, however, may only become apparent over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your health is precious. <strong>You should see a doctor as soon as possible<\/strong> if you have been injured on the job or you suspect that you have fallen ill as a result of your employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\">Call Now to speak with an experienced workers&#8217; compensation attorney<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section_3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_File_a_Workers_Compensation_Claim\"><\/span>How Do I File a Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any insurance claim, <strong>there are a number of steps you need to take<\/strong> for your injury to be covered by workers\u2019 comp. The process of filing for workers\u2019 compensation includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Seeking Medical Attention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting<strong> proper diagnosis and treatment for your injuries<\/strong> is the first priority. <a href=\"\/florida-catastrophic-injury-lawyer\/\">If you are seriously injured<\/a>, you should go to the nearest hospital or emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your employer or your employer\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation insurance carrier will designate the physician you need to see for subsequent treatment of your injuries. It is crucial to keep all doctor\u2019s appointments, physical therapy sessions, and other scheduled care. Failure to do so can result in termination of your workers\u2019 compensation benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Notify Your Employer of the Injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Workers have <strong>30 days to notify an employer of a workplace injury or accident<\/strong>. If you do not report the injury within this time limit, you will almost certainly be denied benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you report the work injury, <strong>your employer must file a claim with its workers\u2019 compensation insurer within 7 days<\/strong>. The carrier then has 14 days to report the claim to the Florida Division of Workers\u2019 Compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your employer fails to report your injury to the insurer or refuses to do so, you may need to file a claim with the insurance company directly. Generally, it is in your best interest to speak to a workers comp lawyer before trying to handle the claim on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Know Your Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After receiving notice of a workplace injury, <strong>workers\u2019 comp insurers are required to send a brochure<\/strong> outlining the employee\u2019s rights and responsibilities under workers\u2019 compensation. You should receive this brochure within 3 days of when the claim is filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding your rights and obligations, the benefits you may be entitled to, and the procedures involved is of the utmost importance. <strong>Read the brochure closely<\/strong> to make sure you know what is covered by workers\u2019 compensation, the terms of eligibility, and other key details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the brochure is supposed to be written in clear and understandable language, it is natural to have questions and concerns about workers\u2019 comp. With your benefits on the line, it is in your best interest to consult a workers\u2019 compensation attorney as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kogan &amp; DiSalvo can help. We understand the enormous difference workers\u2019 comp can make in the lives of injured workers, and <strong>we will do everything possible to protect your rights<\/strong> and ensure you receive the benefits you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\">Click to Call Now for a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section_4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Workers_Compensation_Benefits_Cover\"><\/span>What Do Workers\u2019 Compensation Benefits Cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/types-of-workers-compensation-benefits-1.jpg\" alt=\"What Are My Workers' Compensation Benefits? | Kogan and DiSalvo\" class=\"wp-image-3949\" style=\"width:800px;height:855px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of the biggest challenges facing workers who are hurt on the job are <strong>(1) medical bills and (2) loss of income<\/strong>. Workers\u2019 compensation benefits help to remedy these losses, as well as those faced by families when a worker is killed on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the circumstances of your work injury, you may be entitled to the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers cover all reasonable costs associated with medical treatment for a work injury. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Appointments with a primary care physician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visits to medical specialists for diagnosis and treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospital care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnostic services (e.g., medical imaging, laboratory tests, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical therapy and rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prescription medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prosthetic devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attendant care (i.e., services to help with household tasks you cannot perform on your own)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Workers\u2019 compensation also reimburses you for travel to and from appointments with authorized physicians and pharmacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost Wages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unable to work as a result of an injury on the job, <strong>you may qualify for disability benefits<\/strong>. These benefits become payable after the eighth day of disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several types of disability benefits are available to injured workers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temporary Partial Disability (TPD):<\/strong> If you are able to return to work in a restricted capacity that prevents you from earning 80% or more of your prior wages, TPD benefits can help make up the difference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary Total Disability (TTD):<\/strong> If your doctor determines that you are unable to work while recovering from an injury, TTD benefits cover two-thirds of your regular wages from prior to the accident. You may be entitled to disability benefits covering 80% of your lost wages for up to 6 months if you suffer certain catastrophic injuries (such as a <a href=\"\/florida-catastrophic-injury-lawyer\/spinal-cord\/\">spinal cord injury<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impairment Income Benefits (IIB):<\/strong> \u201cMaximum medical improvement\u201d is a term used to describe the state at which a worker\u2019s injury is considered unlikely to get better with further treatment. If a doctor determines that you have reached maximum medical improvement and your ability to work is still restricted, you may be entitled to IIB. The amount of your benefits is based on an impairment rating schedule that quantifies the percentage of your whole body that is affected by the disability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permanent Total Disability (PTD):<\/strong> In extreme cases, a work injury may be so severe that you will not be able to return to your job. PTD benefits pay two-thirds of your average weekly wages for the duration of the disability (typically the rest of the worker\u2019s life).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Disability benefits are subject to change, with workers often getting caught off-guard by a reduction or termination of their benefits. The <strong>Florida workers\u2019 compensation attorneys<\/strong> at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo can determine what benefits you may qualify for and challenge any adverse decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Death Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workers\u2019 compensation death benefits are capped at $150,000<\/strong> in total for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funeral expenses (subject to a cap of $7,500)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payments to surviving dependents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits to help the surviving spouse pay expenses related to education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dependent spouses, children, parents, siblings, and grandchildren may be entitled to death benefits payments if a worker is killed on the job. The amount of compensation payable to each party will depend on the number of eligible dependents and their relation to the deceased worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\">No fee unless we win. Call us for a free no obligation consultation!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section_5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_My_Workers_Compensation_Claim_Is_Denied\"><\/span>What If My Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim Is Denied?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your employer and\/or its insurance company may <strong>deny a workers\u2019 compensation claim<\/strong> for a number of reasons. Some of the most common arguments employers and insurers use to justify denials include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The injury or illness did not occur in the workplace or in the course of the employee\u2019s job responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The injured worker has a pre-existing condition unrelated to his or her employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The injury occurred as a result of the employee\u2019s disregard for safety, horseplay, or intoxication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The employee\u2019s injury was intentional and self-inflicted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your workers\u2019 comp claim is denied, we strongly advise you to <strong>contact Kogan &amp; DiSalvo as soon as possible<\/strong>. Our workers\u2019 compensation attorneys will assess your case and advise you of your options for disputing the decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\">Call Us Now for a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Appeal a Workers\u2019 Comp Denial in Florida?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is trying to negotiate a favorable resolution of your workers\u2019 compensation claim. <a href=\"\/our-attorneys\/\">Our workers&#8217; compensation lawyers<\/a> are <strong>skilled and experienced negotiators<\/strong>, and we may be able to secure payment of benefits without having to file a formal appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If negotiations are unsuccessful, the next step is to <strong>file a petition for benefits with the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims<\/strong>. Petitions must contain detailed information concerning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The nature of your work injury and how it happened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your work duties prior to the injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The medical care you have received<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The benefits you are owed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nature of any disability related to your work injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details of the dispute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to provide all necessary information in the petition for benefits may result in dismissal of your Florida workers compensation benefits claim. It is in your best interest to <strong>consult a knowledgeable workers\u2019 compensation attorney<\/strong> who can complete the petition on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the insurance carrier continues to dispute payment of your workers\u2019 compensation benefits, your claim will proceed to mediation. The mediation conference represents another opportunity to settle your workers&#8217; comp case without going to court. If mediation is unsuccessful, representatives for both parties will argue the case before a judge; the judge will make the final ruling on your workers\u2019 comp benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\">Denied Workers&#8217; Compensation? Call Us for a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section_6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Workers_Compensation_My_Only_Option_for_a_Work_Injury_Claim\"><\/span>Is Workers\u2019 Compensation My Only Option for a Work Injury Claim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The workers\u2019 comp system is designed to be the <strong>sole legal remedy for employees who suffer injuries<\/strong> when they are on the job. In the vast majority of cases, workers are barred from suing their employers. Although this spares workers the burden of having to prove that their employer\u2019s negligence caused the workplace accident, it also limits their recovery to the benefits available through workers\u2019 comp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the circumstances of your work injury, however, <strong>workers\u2019 compensation might not be your only option<\/strong>. You may have one or more additional claims if a negligent third party contributed to the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential examples of <strong>liable parties in a work injury lawsuit<\/strong> separate from workers\u2019 comp include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/florida-pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/\">A careless motorist who hits you while you are working<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/florida-premises-liability-lawyer\/\">A negligent property owner who fails to maintain or secure the premises where you are working<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The manufacturer of a defective tool, machine, or other product you use on the job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A negligent contractor or subcontractor operating unsafely in your workplace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oftentimes workers are unaware of their right to file claims against negligent third parties. Kogan &amp; DiSalvo will <strong>fully investigate the workplace accident<\/strong> to determine who is at fault. We can assist you with your workers\u2019 compensation claim, as well as take action against any parties that harmed you through negligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section_7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_a_Florida_Workers_Compensation_Attorney_Today\"><\/span>Contact a Florida Workers\u2019 Compensation Attorney Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/kogan-disalvo.jpg\" alt=\"The attorneys at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo in front of their office building\" class=\"wp-image-8027\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance companies often don\u2019t fight fair. Even in a no-fault system like workers\u2019 compensation, claims are often <strong>unjustly denied<\/strong> and workers may not get the full benefits they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work injury claims are complex. 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