Worker’s Compensation

How We Can Help Your Worker’s Compensation Case

Florida has laws to protect workers and their families if a person suffers from a debilitating injury or occupational disease at the workplace. Regardless of whether your employer is contesting your claim, you must hire an experienced law firm that understands the complicated process and the benefits you are entitled to receive. The Florida worker’s compensation attorneys at Law Offices of Whittel & Melton have experience handling cases where a workplace injury prevents an individual from returning to employment after an industrial accident. Our staff will help you weave your case through the complexities of worker’s compensation and/or workplace negligence actions.

Workers’ compensation laws protect employees by mandating that employers provide coverage for injured workers through the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program. This program pays injured workers for lost wages and medical expenses. Workers must show that they suffered an injury or an occupational disease. They must also prove that it occurred while performing their job duties. If the employer determines the injury is work-related, the employee will receive compensation for lost wages and medical expenses.

This process can be difficult for a layperson to navigate. The system can be very adversarial and involve many parties. These include employers, insurance providers, health care providers, injured employees, and the Florida Division of Worker’s Compensation. The laws governing these claims are complex and constantly evolving. This makes it difficult for a layperson to navigate the legal process and protect their rights.

We Will Go to Trial For You

While we seek a fair settlement in every case we handle, we build every case with an eye toward trial so that when doctors and the insurance companies that represent them do not make a fair settlement offer, we can fight for you in court. We aggressively build cases from the very beginning to press our opponents.

Our representation is free to our clients until they receive compensation for their injuries. If you suffered an injury from a fall or trip at work or if someone’s negligence caused you harm on the job, please contact us for a consultation.