{"id":4025,"date":"2022-01-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kogandv.wpengine.com\/?p=4025"},"modified":"2025-09-09T12:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:22:47","slug":"what-to-do-after-a-work-related-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/work-injury\/workplace-injury-next-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do After a Work-Related Injury"},"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\/work-injury\/workplace-injury-next-steps\/#7_Important_Steps_to_Take_After_a_Workplace_Injury\" >7 Important Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury<\/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\/work-injury\/workplace-injury-next-steps\/#Contact_a_Work_Injury_Lawyer_Today\" >Contact a Work Injury Lawyer Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you live in Florida and you have suffered an injury on the job, there is a good chance that you are entitled to workers\u2019 compensation benefits. <strong>State law requires most employers in Florida to provide coverage and, even among companies that aren\u2019t required to provide coverage, many choose to provide coverage voluntarily.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, while <a href=\"\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/\">filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim<\/a> is one option, it might not be the only option you have available. With this in mind, here are some important steps to take after suffering a work-related injury:<\/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<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Important_Steps_to_Take_After_a_Workplace_Injury\"><\/span>7 Important Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury<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=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1439162947-crane-accident.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette of construction workers standing on a construction site with cranes and a sunset in the background\" class=\"wp-image-8198\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Determine If You are Eligible for Workers\u2019 Compensation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first steps you should take after suffering a work-related injury is to <strong>evaluate <\/strong>your eligibility for workers\u2019 comp benefits. Doing so will determine what you need to do next, as well as what deadlines may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking to a lawyer is the best way to find out if you are eligible for workers\u2019 compensation. An attorney can also review your case and advise you of any other options you may have for making a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Report the Injury to Your Employer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are eligible for workers\u2019 compensation, you will need to report the on-the-job injury to your employer. This is required under Florida law in order to obtain workers\u2019 compensation benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfloridacfo.com\/division\/wc\/employee\/reportaclaim.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">As the Florida Department of Financial Services explains, you should report your injury \u201cas soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the date the accident occurs, or within thirty (30) days of the date the doctor says you are suffering from a work-related injury.\u201d<\/a><\/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<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. See a Doctor for Diagnosis and Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You <strong>need <\/strong>to seek medical attention as soon as possible after being injured on the job. In the event of an emergency, you can go to a provider of your choosing. Otherwise, you will need to see a doctor who has been pre-approved by your employer or its insurance company in order to maintain your eligibility for workers\u2019 comp benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The insurer has a duty to <strong>notify <\/strong>you which doctor (or doctors) you are allowed to see for treatment of a work-related injury or illness. If the insurance company does not contact you <strong>within 5 days<\/strong>, you have the right to see a doctor of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida law <strong>strongly favors<\/strong> employers (and their insurers) in the choice of treating physician. If you are concerned about losing your right to workers\u2019 compensation, you should speak to an attorney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Follow Your Doctor\u2019s Medical Advice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you receive a diagnosis and treatment plan, you need to <strong>follow <\/strong>all of your doctor\u2019s recommendations. This means going to any follow-up appointments, filling your prescriptions, going to physical therapy, and staying home from work if necessary. If you ignore your doctor\u2019s medical advice, not only could this delay or jeopardize your recovery, but it could have <strong>negative consequences<\/strong> for your legal claim (or claims) as well.<\/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<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Work With An Injury Lawyer to Pursue Your Claim(s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, while filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim is one option after suffering a work-related injury, it might not be the only option you have available. In some cases, injured workers will have claims <strong>outside <\/strong>of workers\u2019 compensation as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common examples of third-party claims in the event of a work injury include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/boynton-beach-injury\/slip-and-fall-injury-lawyer\/\">Slips and falls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/boca-raton-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">Vehicle collisions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/boca-raton-injury\/product-liability-lawyer\/\">Product-related accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If a party other than your employer is responsible for your work-related injury (such as <a href=\"\/boca-raton-injury\/premises-liability-lawyer\/\">a negligent property owner<\/a>, a company that manufactures a defective product, etc.), a workplace injury lawyer may be able to pursue a claim outside of workers\u2019 comp. You may be entitled to recovery of compensation beyond what you can get through workers\u2019 compensation benefits alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Decide Whether to Seek a Lump-Sum Workers\u2019 Comp Settlement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a workers\u2019 compensation claim under Florida law, you have <strong>two primary options<\/strong>: (i) you can receive weekly disability payments and ongoing coverage for your medical bills or (ii) you can settle your case for a lump sum. A lump-sum settlement consists of a single payment for coverage of the expenses related to your work-related injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision to accept a workers\u2019 compensation settlement must be made carefully and with the guidance of a lawyer. If you accept a lump sum and it does not cover the full extent of your losses, you <strong>will not have the opportunity<\/strong> to pursue additional compensation.<\/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<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Fight to Make Sure You Receive the Compensation You Deserve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether you have a workers\u2019 comp claim, a claim outside of workers\u2019 comp, or both, you need to be prepared to <strong>fight for the compensation you deserve<\/strong>. Even though workers\u2019 compensation is a \u201cno fault\u201d system, employers and their insurance companies routinely deny claims. Filing a claim outside of workers\u2019 compensation presents a variety of challenges as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonetheless, asserting your legal rights is important for your health and financial stability. The best way to recover maximum compensation is to have an experienced lawyer on your side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_a_Work_Injury_Lawyer_Today\"><\/span><a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Contact a Work Injury Lawyer Today<\/a><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>Getting hurt on the job can be an overwhelming experience. Serious injuries can leave you unable to work and struggling to pay your bills. In some cases, you might never fully recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to know all of your options for bringing an injury claim in the wake of a workplace accident. Kogan &amp; DiSalvo can review your case and determine your eligibility for workers\u2019 comp as well as other types of legal action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please call Kogan &amp; DiSalvo at <strong><a href=\"tel:5613759500\">(561) 375-9500<\/a><\/strong> today for a <strong>free case review<\/strong>. Our work injury lawyers serve clients in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/fort-lauderdale-injury\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/\">Boca Raton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boynton-beach-injury\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/\">Boynton Beach<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/delray-beach-injury\/workers-compensation\/\">Delray Beach<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/fort-lauderdale-injury\/\">Ft. Lauderdale<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/lakeland-injury\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/\">Lakeland<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/palm-bay-injury\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/\">Palm Bay<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/st-petersburg-injury\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/\">St. Petersburg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/stuart-injury\/workers-compensation-lawyer\/\">Stuart<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/tampa-workers-compensation-lawyer\/\">Tampa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/tampa-workers-compensation-lawyer\/\">Vero Beach<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/west-palm-beach-injury\/\">West Palm Beach<\/a><\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in Florida and you have suffered an injury on the job, there is a good chance that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":4026,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_cgt_translated_page":false,"_cgt_alternative_url":"","_cgt_current_language":"","_cgt_original_post_id":0,"_cgt_original_language":"","_cgt_target_language":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[65],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-work-injury"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Steps You Need to Take After a Work Injury | Kogan &amp; DiSalvo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out what you should do if you are hurt on the job. 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