{"id":8877,"date":"2023-09-13T18:01:49","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T22:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/?page_id=8877"},"modified":"2025-02-28T12:17:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T17:17:26","slug":"can-you-sue-if-you-accept-workers-compensation-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/can-you-sue-if-you-accept-workers-compensation-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Sue if You Accept Workers&#8217; Compensation in Florida?\u00a0"},"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\/can-you-sue-if-you-accept-workers-compensation-in-florida\/#What_benefits_are_provided_to_employees_under_Floridas_workers_compensation_laws\" >What benefits are provided to employees under Florida&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation laws?&nbsp;<\/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\/can-you-sue-if-you-accept-workers-compensation-in-florida\/#When_do_exceptions_apply_to_enable_an_employee_to_sue_an_employer\" >When do exceptions apply to enable an employee to sue an employer?&nbsp;<\/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\/can-you-sue-if-you-accept-workers-compensation-in-florida\/#Can_an_employee_sue_parties_other_than_an_employer\" >Can an employee sue parties other than an employer?&nbsp;<\/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\/can-you-sue-if-you-accept-workers-compensation-in-florida\/#If_a_lawsuit_is_feasible_is_there_a_deadline_for_filing_it\" >If a lawsuit is feasible, is there a deadline for filing it?&nbsp;<\/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\/can-you-sue-if-you-accept-workers-compensation-in-florida\/#Call_the_Workers_Compensation_Lawyers_at_Kogan_DiSalvo\" >Call the Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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-1095458732-injured-worker-claim-form.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of workers' compensation reporting paperwork\" class=\"wp-image-8194\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With few exceptions, a Florida employee who suffers an on-the-job injury cannot sue their employer for damages. The state imposes requirements on employers to procure workers&#8217; compensation insurance that pays at least a portion of an employee&#8217;s wages and reimburses medical costs. However, the injured worker&#8217;s economic and non-economic damages can exceed the benefits that they might recover from workers&#8217; compensation insurance payments. Moreover, they may be <strong>entitled<\/strong> to recover larger benefits than an insurer might initially offer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In either case, you should contact an experienced and compassionate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida workers&#8217; compensation attorney<\/a> at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo in South Florida to help recover reimbursements from all liable parties. We are dedicated to ensuring that insurance companies treat injured workers fairly. Please don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to us for a free consultation if you are concerned that you<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/how-long-can-you-be-on-workers-compensation-in-florida\/\">r workers&#8217; comp benefits<\/a> will not cover all your damages.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctamobile\"><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=\"\"> Injured in a Work Related Accident? Kogan &#038; DiSalvo Can Help <br>&nbsp;561-375-9500<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctadesktop\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\"> Injured in a Work Related Accident? Kogan &#038; DiSalvo Can Help <br>&nbsp;Click Here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_benefits_are_provided_to_employees_under_Floridas_workers_compensation_laws\"><\/span>What benefits are provided to employees under Florida&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation laws?&nbsp;<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-1341766515-construction-workers.jpg\" alt=\"Three construction workers in a line wearing safety vests and holding their hard hats\" class=\"wp-image-8055\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The workers&#8217; compensation laws in Florida, found in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/0440ContentsIndex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chapter 440<\/a> of the state&#8217;s statutes, establish an employer&#8217;s obligation to provide insurance for employees to cover medical costs and a percentage of their lost wages. In turn, the employee waives their right to file a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-workers-compensation-lawyer\/can-i-be-fired-for-claiming-workers-compensation-in-florida\/\">personal injury suit against the employer<\/a> in exchange for those benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these laws also <strong>preclude<\/strong> an injured worker from collecting compensation for pain and suffering and other forms of damages that may be available in a lawsuit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_exceptions_apply_to_enable_an_employee_to_sue_an_employer\"><\/span>When do exceptions apply to enable an employee to sue an employer?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>four primary exceptions<\/strong> to the waiver of an employee&#8217;s right to sue their employer are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the employer fails to procure workers&#8217; compensation insurance coverage or allows that coverage to lapse.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When an employer intentionally causes an injury to an employee.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When working conditions create a virtual certainty that an employee will suffer an on-the-job injury.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When an employer interferes with an employee&#8217;s attempt to collect workers&#8217; compensation insurance benefits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experienced Florida workers&#8217; compensation lawyers will typically investigate an employee&#8217;s accident to determine if any exceptions apply. We will file an injury lawsuit against the employer&#8211;if an exception is available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctamobile\"><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! <br>&nbsp;561-375-9500<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctadesktop\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\" 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! <br>&nbsp;Click Here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_employee_sue_parties_other_than_an_employer\"><\/span>Can an employee sue parties other than an employer?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the facts surrounding an employee&#8217;s injuries reveal that a party other than the employer contributed to the accident, the employee may be able to file a <strong>personal injury lawsuit against them<\/strong>. This might occur, for example, when the negligence or misconduct of a third-party visitor to a worksite causes injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The employee should still pursue workers&#8217; compensation benefits in these situations but should also promptly confer with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/\">personal injury attorney<\/a> to assess the feasibility of seeking additional damages.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_a_lawsuit_is_feasible_is_there_a_deadline_for_filing_it\"><\/span>If a lawsuit is feasible, is there a deadline for filing it?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under recent revisions to Florida&#8217;s state of limitations, the state gives injured parties <strong>two years<\/strong> from the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline is separate and apart from the time limit that an employee has to notify an employer that they are pursuing workers&#8217; compensation benefits, which is only 30 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, if an injured employee misses any of these deadlines, they will not have the opportunity to recover the damages that they deserve. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/work-injury\/workplace-injury-next-steps\/\">Injured Florida workers<\/a> who have questions about how much time they have to pursue their claims should not hesitate to contact a workers&#8217; compensation and personal injury attorney.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Call_the_Workers_Compensation_Lawyers_at_Kogan_DiSalvo\"><\/span>Call the Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo&nbsp;&nbsp;<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\/04\/iStock-948703858-statute-of-limitations.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of an hourglass, pen, and magnifying glass on top of a legal document\" class=\"wp-image-6619\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/contact-us\/\">call any of our offices<\/a> for a no-fee, no-obligation consultation about your opportunity to collect compensation after you suffer a work-related injury in Florida. If you retain our firm and we accept your case, we will pursue every <strong>potential<\/strong> path to recover the largest workers&#8217; compensation benefits and damages award that may be available under the facts of your case. In addition, we work on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront legal fees. 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