Orlando Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Helping You Get The Benefits You Deserve
If you suffer a work-related injury, you should receive workers’ compensation lost wage and medical benefits to help offset the financial burdens you and your family are facing, and help you pay your bills and get well. Workers’ compensation claims are often complex, and they are always unique. That is why it is important to work with an attorney, so you do not miss out on the benefits you deserve. If you are completely out of work, your first payment should be sent to you within 14 days.
At Wieland & DeLattre, we dedicate our service to protecting the rights of injured individuals. Attorney Glen Wieland is board-certified in workers’ compensation by The Florida Bar. You can benefit from specialized assistance to ensure that you obtain your benefits and protect your future.
In addition to helping you file for workers’ compensation, we can assist with pursuing a third-party personal injury claim if someone other than your employer caused your work-related injuries.
How Can A Lawyer Help You Obtain Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation in Florida benefits employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. While the system aims to protect workers and employers, the reality often involves challenging paperwork and insurance company tactics designed to minimize payouts and delay providing benefits to injured workers.
This distinction means he has demonstrated substantial involvement in workers’ compensation law, passed a rigorous examination and earned positive evaluations from judges and other attorneys. This specialized knowledge allows us to fight insurance company tactics and maximize your benefits effectively.
What Benefits Are Available?
Florida’s workers’ compensation system provides several types of benefits to injured workers depending on the nature and severity of their injuries. These include:
- Medical benefits: Coverage for all authorized medical treatments, medications, hospital visits and rehabilitation services related to your work injury
- Temporary total disability: Payments that replace a portion of your wages while you cannot work during recovery
- Temporary Partial disability: Payments while you are allowed to return to work, but you have restrictions and limitations
- Permanent total disability: Long-term benefits when your injury prevents you from performing any work
- Impairment income benefits: Compensation for permanent injuries even if you can return to work
- Death benefits: Financial support for families who lose a loved one due to a work-related accident, including funeral expenses and dependent benefits
If a loved one dies in a workplace accident caused by someone’s negligence, family members may be able to pursue a separate wrongful death claim against those responsible. Understanding which benefits apply to your situation can be challenging, which is why we scrutinize each case to pursue all available compensation.
How Long Do You Have To Report A Workplace Injury?
In Florida, you must report an on-the-job injury to your employer within 30 days of the accident or risk losing your benefits. This timeline begins immediately after the incident when you know or think you were hurt, so report even pulled muscles.
However, for conditions that develop gradually, such as repetitive stress injuries, hearing loss or occupational diseases, the 30-day clock starts when you first notice symptoms and reasonably connect them to your job. Even if you think an injury is minor, we recommend reporting it immediately to protect your right to benefits should the condition worsen.
Steps For Filing A Florida Workers’ Comp Claim
Successfully completing the workers’ compensation process requires attention to detail and proper timing. Here’s how to file your claim:
- Report your injury to your supervisor or employer within 30 days – send an email or text to document it
- Seek medical attention from an authorized provider approved by your employer’s insurance company
- Follow all treatment recommendations and attend all medical appointments
- Document everything related to your injury, including pain levels, limitations and conversations with employers or insurance representatives
- If the insurer denies your claim or benefits are insufficient, file a petition for benefits
- Attend any required independent medical examinations
- Prepare for and attend mediation if disputes arise
The litigation and appeals process involves complex procedures and strict deadlines that can overwhelm injured workers. At Wieland & DeLattre, our experienced attorneys understand how to deal with these challenges and have litigated thousands of claims successfully.
Attorney Glen Wieland brings specialized knowledge to your case that can make a significant difference in the litigation of your claim. This demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of legal representation for injured workers in Orlando and throughout Florida.
What Happens If My Claim Is Denied?
A denied workers’ compensation claim isn’t the end of the road. You can appeal the decision and fight for the benefits you deserve. To appeal a denied claim:
- File a Petition for Benefits with the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims within two years of your injury
- Participate in mandatory mediation to attempt to resolve the dispute
- Present your case at a formal hearing before a judge if mediation fails
- Submit additional medical evidence or expert testimony to support your claim
- Appeal to the First District Court of Appeal if the judge’s decision is unfavorable
The appeals process involves complex procedures and strict deadlines that can overwhelm injured workers. At Wieland & DeLattre, our experienced attorneys understand how to deal with these challenges.
Attorney Glen Wieland brings specialized knowledge to your case that can make a significant difference in appeal outcomes. This demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of legal representation for injured workers throughout Orlando and Central Florida.
Contact Us For Trusted And Experienced Service
You deserve your workers’ comp benefits, and you can count on us to help you get them. Our Orlando personal injury firm is highly respected and recognized for our workers’ comp service. Contact our firm online or call our office at 407-841-7699 to set up a free consultation.