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If you have a workers’ compensation claim and are seeking out lawyers with the experience to help you, contact the attorneys of Downs Brill Whitehead today; we serve residents of Miami, Palm Beach, and nearby communities.
The Law Firm Miami-Dade
55 Miracle Mile Suite 200
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (305) 444-6773
The Law Firm Broward
Mercantile Bank Building
One SW 129th Avenue Suite 305
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (954) 447-3557
The Law Firm Palm Beach
Crystal Tree Commerce Center
1201 US Highway One Suite 403
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (561) 694-5558
Broward County and Miami-area Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Work-related injuries can severely impair employees, rendering them unable to work for weeks, months, or even years. These injuries can lead to high medical costs, loss of current income, loss of future income, unpaid bills, mental anguish, and other problems. If you or a loved one has suffered a work-related injury, contact the workers’ compensation attorneys of Downs Brill Whitehead. Serving Miami, Palm Beach, and Broward counties, our workers’ compensation lawyers have what it takes to successfully litigate your case and secure a favorable recovery on your behalf.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Workers’ compensation insurance is state-mandated, requiring all employers to provide for employees injured or impaired on the job. Workers’ compensation provides up to two-thirds of an employee’s pre-injury salary, excluding taxes, and covers medical costs while the employee is recovering. Members of the injured worker’s family may also be entitled to compensation for the costs of providing care. The workers’ compensation system also requires that all employers provide long-term disability payments if an employee is unable to recover and resume his or her pre-injury job responsibilities.
Filing Workers’ Compensation Claims
Workers’ compensation insurance is a critical resource for employees injured on the job. Injured employees have the right to secure an independent medical expert if the employee disputes the findings made by the insurance company’s physicians. In general, injured workers have only one opportunity to select an alternative physician. This is why it is important for victims to seek the guidance of an attorney who can connect them with the fairest and most reputable physicians in their community.
In many cases, insurance companies are reluctant to pay the full worth of a workers’ compensation claim, sometimes denying a valid claim altogether. In the event an insurance carrier denies benefits, the injured worker has only a limited time to bring a claim against the insurance company. Failure to file a timely dispute may forever bar an injured party’s right to recovery.
Often, the bureaucracy and red tape associated with filing a workers’ compensation claim delays an injured worker’s ability to recover the money that he or she is owed, resulting in unpaid medical bills that can adversely impact the victim’s credit. However there are ways to prevent this from happening.
Picking the right workers’ compensation attorney makes a big difference in the outcome of your case. Our lawyers serving Miami, Palm Beach, and the surrounding areas can provide you with the expertise you need to resolve your workers’ compensation dispute. We will work diligently on your behalf to ensure that you receive the full measure of compensation to which you are entitled in a timely manner.
Important Forms to Fill Out to File a Workers' Compensation Claim
Employee Earnings Report
Employee Earnings Report (Spanish)
Statement of Charges for Drugs
Consult Our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Serving Miami-Dade, Broward Counties
At the Broward and Miami-Dade County-area law firm of Downs Brill Whitehead, workers' compensation attorneys help injured Floridians get the insurance payments they need in order to provide for their families and focus on recovery. Contact our workers’ compensation lawyers for a case review.