What to Do If Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied
Getting hurt on the job is stressful enough. But when your workers’ compensation claim is denied, the financial and emotional burden can feel overwhelming. The good news is that a denial doesn’t always mean the end of the road. At Kelleher Law, we help injured employees in Naples and Fort Myers, Florida, and Roswell, Georgia, fight back against unfair denials and secure the benefits they deserve.
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits
A workplace injury can turn your life upside down-leaving you with medical bills, time away from work, and uncertainty about your future. Fortunately, both Florida and Georgia have workers’ compensation systems designed to provide financial and medical support to injured employees. At Kelleher Law, we help workers in Naples and Fort Myers, Florida, and Roswell, Georgia, understand their benefits and fight for the compensation they are entitled to.
Workers’ Comp Denied? Why You Need a Lawyer on Your Side
Being injured at the workplace or due to workplace conditions can be distressing. From dealing with your injury to the pain and suffering of lost wages, medical bills, and more, it can feel like even more of an injury when your workers’ compensation claim is denied.
How Long Can I Collect Workers’ Comp in Florida? What You Need to Know
If you suffer an injury or contract an illness while performing your job, you may be in a position to receive workers’ compensation. Florida state law requires most employers to have workers’ compensation insurance, allowing injured employees to receive financial support, regardless of who is at fault for the accident.
How Many Workers’ Comp Claims Are Denied? What the Numbers Reveal
Around ten percent of the workers’ compensation claims filed in Florida are initially denied. However, when appealed, most of these result in payment for the injured worker.
National Safety Month: Why June’s Focus on Safety Matters to You
June is National Safety Month, a yearly effort from the National Safety Council (NSC) to improve workplace safety. This year, the NSC has chosen a theme for each week, giving both employees and employers something specific to focus on and allowing for thoughtful changes that can improve safety for everyone. The focus of week one […]
Appealing a Workers’ Comp Denial in Florida: What You Need to Know
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that is available to nearly all workers in the state of Florida. With very few exceptions, under workers’ compensation, you are entitled to benefits following any on-the-job injury or illness, regardless of the role you may have played in an accident. It is strange then, that close to 10% of workers’ compensation claims are denied – leaving these workers without the money they need for proper medical treatment and basic living costs while they recover.
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It’s National Safety Month, a month dedicated to educating workers on workplace dangers. During National Safety Month, the National Safety Council supplies employers with resources, educational materials, and other types of support to encourage more conversations around workplace safety and to help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Workers’ Comp vs. Personal Injury: Which Claim Is Right for You?
Workers’ compensation is designed to provide injured workers with the financial support they will need to make the best recovery possible. In the state of Florida, most businesses with four or more employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance and to follow all of the regulations set in place by the Department of Financial Services for its administration.
How Soon Must I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Florida?
There are laws, known as statutes of limitations, which dictate how soon you must file a workers’ compensation claim after suffering a workplace injury. The statutes of limitations governing workers’ compensation vary by state. In Florida, you must file your claim within two years of your injury or one year after the last date of received benefits.