The information contained in this FAQ section is intended to familiarize an individual with the general laws impacting an injured worker in Florida. It is not intended to apply to your specific case, and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have questions regarding your specific circumstances, please feel free to call for a free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions - Florida Workers' Compensation

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Since approximately 1935, Workers Compensation has covered individuals injured in the course and scope of their employment in Florida. Workers Compensation is essentially a package of medical and wage-loss/indemnity benefits to which an injured worker is entitled.

I.                    Medical Benefits

a.       Statute of Limitations

b.      Rights to Independent Medical Exams and changes in physicians

c.       Resolution of Medical Disputes

d.      Mileage/Transportation Expenses

II.                 Indemnity (Compensation) Benefits-

Under the Florida Workers Compensation Act there are five categories for potential indemnity benefits to which an injured worker might become entitled throughout the life of his/her case:

a.       Temporary Total Disability Benefits

b.      Temporary Partial Disability Benefits

c.       Impairment Income Benefits (IIB)

d.      Rehabilitative Temporary Total Disability Benefits

e.       Permanent Total Disability Benefits

f.        Unemployment and Social Security Disability Benefits

 

 
   

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Christopher Smith represents individuals in workers' compensation and social security disability matters. He serves clients in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Crystal River, Inverness, Homosassa, Spring Hill, Brooksville, Oldsmar, New Port Richey, Odessa, Lutz, Brandon, Plant City, Ruskin, Sarasota, Venice and Englewood. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.