Workers’ compensation benefits in Tampa, FL, provide medical coverage to injured employees, including doctor visits, surgery, and rehabilitation.
Injured workers may also receive wage replacement benefits, typically amounting to 66.67% of their average weekly wages. Unfortunately, accessing these rightful benefits may prove unjustly challenging. Fortunately, help is available.
At Berlin Law Firm, with over 30 years of experience in workers’ comp law, we know how to easily guide you through every step of the process.
Whether you’re filing an initial claim, appealing a denial, or seeking assistance with any aspect of your workers’ compensation case, we’ll ensure you have the evidence and proper documentation filed on time. For a free consultation with an experienced Tampa workers’ compensation attorney, contact us today.
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Who Qualifies for Tampa Workers’ Comp Benefits?
Most Tampa employees are entitled to workers’ comp benefits if their employer has four or more employees. If you work in construction, coverage applies regardless of company size.
Eligibility requirements:
- You are an employee, not an independent contractor or freelancer.
- The illness or work injuries you suffer must be directly linked to a workplace accident or have arisen due to the fulfillment of your work duties.
- You must notify your employer about the injury within 30 days of the realization of harm and file your workers’ compensation claim within two years of this date.
You can also check your employer’s coverage using the Proof of Coverage Database.
Once you report the injury, your employer must report your claim to its insurance company within seven days. Then, it is in the hands of the insurance company to decide whether they will accept your claim. If you are facing a claim denial, please contact us for help securing your benefits.
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What Are Florida Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
As noted, workers’ compensation is designed to pay your medical expenses, such as doctor visits, surgeries, medications, hospital stays, and physical therapy. Workers’ comp also includes wage replacement benefits. These benefits provide income to employees unable to work due to a work-related injury, typically 66.67% of the employee’s average weekly wage (AWW), up to a state-mandated maximum.
There are four types of wage replacement benefits:
- Temporary Total Disability (TTD): Paid when you cannot work at all during recovery.
- Temporary Partial Disability (TPD): Paid if you can work in a limited capacity but earn less than 80% of your pre-injury wage.
- Permanent Impairment Benefits (PIB): Paid once you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) and have a permanent disability rating.
- Permanent Total Disability (PTD): Paid if your injury prevents you from ever returning to work.
Temporary benefits are generally capped at 104 weeks, after which permanent benefits may apply if the injury qualifies. You can use the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Calculators to estimate weekly rates for your level of temporary or impairment income here.
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Types of Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation
Common injuries that may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits include:
- Slips, Trips, and Falls: Resulting in fractures, sprains, head injuries, or other conditions.
- Repetitive Strain Injuries: Such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis caused by repetitive tasks.
- Back and Neck Injuries: From heavy lifting or prolonged poor posture.
- Cuts and Lacerations: Often occurring in construction or industrial settings.
- Burns: From exposure to heat, chemicals, or electrical hazards.
- Hearing Loss: Due to prolonged exposure to loud noises.
- Traumatic Injuries: Such as amputations or crushing injuries from machinery.
What Should I Do If My Workers’ Compensation Is Claim Denied?
If your workers’ compensation claim is denied in Tampa, FL, you have the right to appeal the decision. Start by reviewing the denial letter, which should explain the reasons for the denial.
Additionally, you can file a Petition for Benefits (PFB) with full details of your job-related accident, your injuries, your lost wages and medical expenses, and a statement of the benefits you are requesting. This initiates a formal dispute resolution process.
Consult with our accomplished workers’ compensation attorneys, who can help gather additional evidence, such as medical records or witness statements, to strengthen your case. Acting promptly and following proper procedures is essential to protecting your rights.
How Berlin Law Firm Can Help
If you are looking for a skilled workers’ compensation law firm to handle your claim, you can be sure that Berlin Law Firm will work tirelessly on your behalf. Our attorneys and staff provide the highest level of advocacy while simultaneously protecting your job, easing your financial and emotional burden, and attending to the specific needs of your case in a timely manner.
We can help you file your workers’ compensation claim properly, ensuring all the necessary documents and evidence are submitted to give you the best chance of approval. If your claim is denied—whether because of missing information, a technicality, or a dispute over the severity of your injury—we are here to help.
The reality is that workers’ compensation laws favor insurance companies and employers. Our clients benefit from knowledgeable representation and a results-driven approach.
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The workers’ compensation lawyers at Berlin Law Firm offer free consultations to workers who are seeking their just benefits after they suffered on-the-job injuries in Florida.
Please call our Tampa office to speak directly with an attorney as soon as possible after you have been injured or receive a notice of a denial of your workers’ compensation claim. We will review your claim and outline the necessary steps to get the benefits you deserve.
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