Can I leave my current employer for a new job requiring less physical labor, without losing my workers comp benefits?

If your case is accepted as compensable, your rights to workers' compensation medical benefits will continue even after you leave the employer...

I fell on my employers property and have hurt my foot and back. Should I go to a hospital and get an Xray. What should I do ?

With a work accident, it is very important to report the accident to your employer and request medical care. You are focused on lost salary at...

It is possible that although you have an old injury to the shoulder, you aggravated the condition with ongoing work duties. You might be able to...

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I want to sue my employer personally. Can I do it myself?

Many work accidents occur because of employer negligence. Regardless, in Florida, the workers' compensation law generally protects employers from...

MY ADJUSTER CALLED ME STATING I CAN SETTLE MY CASE BECAUSE IM NOT ENTITLE TO ANY BENEFITS AFTER BEEN TERMINATED FROM JOB

Termination for cause does not mean an automatic forfeiture of workers' compensation benefits. First, such a termination should have no impact on...

Can I file for worker's compensation? I have been out of work with no pay for 8 weeks because I thought it was from an illness.

I agree with the recommendation to report the accident/condition in writing as a work related accident immediately. Keep a copy of what you...

I was injured at work in Florida 2014. My claim was denied. I asked to see another doctor and my adjuster approved the change.

The sending of a 120 day letter can impose duties on an insurance carrier to actually pay benefits, but this duty is often ignored by insurance...