What benefits will I receive if my workers' compensation claim is approved?

When a workers' compensation claim is approved you may receive: medical treatment (authorized and necessary care from an authorized provider), partial wage replacement for lost income, impairment benefits after reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI), vocational rehabilitation (paid job training, education, and placement services if you cannot perform your former job), and death benefits for eligible dependents. A wrongful death attorney on the team can also assess possible third-party claims.

What types of wage loss benefits does Florida workers' compensation provide?

Florida provides several wage loss benefit categories: Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) for when you return to work with restrictions and earn less than 80% of your prior income; Temporary Total Disability (TTD), which generally pays two-thirds of your average weekly wage up to a state maximum until you return to work, reach MMI, or receive payments for 104 weeks; Permanent Partial Disability (PPD), with compensation based on a permanent impairment rating (PIR) for those who can perform different work; and Permanent Total Disability (PTD) for those permanently unable to work, generally receiving two-thirds of average weekly wage until age 75 or potentially for life if not eligible for Social Security retirement benefits.

How can a Leesburg workers' compensation attorney at Bogin, Munns & Munns help me?

The firm can represent workers in many situations, including when a workers' comp insurer denies or delays benefits, underpays you, denies medical treatment, when you are permanently injured and cannot return to work, when you want to settle for a lump sum, or if your employer fires or retaliates against you for filing a claim. Attorneys protect your rights, work to secure the benefits you need, and help prevent settling for too little. The firm's workers' compensation attorneys work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless and until they secure benefits or a settlement.

How can a personal injury attorney help with a third-party injury claim from a workplace accident?

A personal injury attorney can pursue a third-party claim when someone other than your employer or a co-worker caused your workplace accident. Potentially liable parties include a negligent driver, a subcontractor, or a manufacturer of defective equipment. A third-party claim allows victims to seek additional damages not available through workers' compensation, including pain and suffering damages.

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Q: How do I qualify for workers' compensation after a Leesburg workplace injury?

Most employees qualify for Florida workers' compensation if they meet these criteria: you are classified as an employee (not an independent contractor), you work for a covered employer (most Florida employers with four or more employees, or construction businesses with one or more employees), you suffered a work-related injury or illness in the course and scope of employment, you reported the injury to your employer within 30 days and met other filing deadlines, and you are receiving authorized medical treatment from an authorized care provider.

A Leesburg workers’ compensation lawyer at Bogin, Munns & Munns will represent your best interests and fight for the benefits you deserve after a workplace injury. We help those who live and work in Leesburg pursue workers’ comp benefits or fair settlements.

A Leesburg personal injury lawyer from our law firm can help you seek justice. Our lawyers have hundreds of years of combined experience. You can benefit from our 40+ years of work on cases similar to yours. Contact us today for a free consultation with our legal team.

We Are Your Local Leesburg Workers’ Compensation Legal Team

Our workers’ compensation lawyers at Bogin, Munns & Munns serve clients from our local office in Leesburg, Florida. You do not need to leave Lake County to get legal support and representation for your case. Our staff members are local residents who are familiar with the area.

Our personal injury law firm was founded on the principles of respect, dignity, and fairness. Our clients can trust us to provide aggressive legal representation at a fair price with a focus on their unique needs and best interests. We ensure communication is easy and prompt, too. If you choose our team, you can contact your lawyer at any time.

We have over 40 attorneys on staff, including those who focus on workplace injuries. Our workers’ compensation attorneys work based on contingency. You will not need to pay anything unless and until we secure benefits or a settlement for you.

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Our Leesburg Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Will Help You Fight for Fair Benefits

When your workers’ compensation claim is approved, you should receive benefits such as:

Medical treatment: Workers’ comp should cover all authorized and necessary medical care for workplace injuries, although the patient must see an authorized care provider.
Partial wage replacement: Workers’ comp replaces a portion of your lost income when you cannot work your job as normal due to your injuries.
Impairment benefits: You may receive payments for any lasting impairments after reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI).
Vocational rehabilitation: You could receive paid job training, education, and placement services if you can no longer perform your former job.
Death benefits: Eligible dependents could receive death benefits if a workplace injury results in death. A Leesburg wrongful death attorney from our team can also assess whether you qualify for a third-party claim.

Florida Workers’ Compensation Provides Several Types of Wage Loss Benefits

You could qualify for one of the following benefit categories after an on-the-job injury:

Temporary Partial Disability (TPD): TPD pays for the difference in your pay when you can return to work with restrictions and earn less than 80 percent of your previous income.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD): You may qualify for TTD when you have an injury that prevents you from working at all while it heals. TTD pays two-thirds of your average weekly wage up to a state maximum. You will receive benefits until you can return to work, reach maximum medical improvement, or receive payments for 104 weeks.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD): PPD benefits are for those who have a permanent disability that prevents them from performing the work they used to do, but they can perform a different type of work. Their permanent impairment rating (PIR) will determine how much wage loss compensation they receive.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD): PTD is for those who have a permanent impairment and cannot work at all because of catastrophic injuries. Qualified claimants generally receive two-thirds of their average weekly wage until they turn 75 years old. They may receive benefits for the rest of their life if they are not eligible for Social Security retirement benefits.

You can learn more about what benefits you qualify for during a free consultation with our team at Bogin, Munns & Munns. Contact us today.

How to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation After a Leesburg Workplace Injury

Most employees are eligible for Florida workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer a job-related injury or illness. The criteria for qualifying generally include:

You are an employee: Your employer must classify you as an employee and not an independent contractor. You can be a full-time, part-time, or seasonal worker.
You work for a covered employer: In Florida, most employers with four or more employees must carry workers’ comp insurance. Construction businesses with one or more employees must have a workers’ comp policy, according to the Florida Department of Financial Services.
You have a work-related injury or illness: You must have an injury or illness that occurred in the course and scope of your employment.
You reported the injury in time: You must report the injury to your employer within 30 days and meet other filing deadlines to qualify for benefits.
You are receiving authorized medical treatment: You must seek medical care from an authorized care provider as soon as possible.

If you met these criteria and did not receive approval for workers’ compensation benefits, our team can help.

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How Our Leesburg Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Can Help You

At Bogin, Munns & Munns, we represent workers hurt on the job. You may want to consider contacting our team if:

The workers’ comp insurance provider denies your claim
The insurer delays your benefits
The insurance company underpays you
You are denied medical treatment
You are permanently injured and cannot return to work
You want to settle your claim for a lump sum
Your employer fires you or retaliates against you for filing a workers’ comp claim

Hiring our team to represent you ensures you have the legal guidance you deserve. We can protect your rights, ensure you get the benefits you need, and prevent you from settling for too little.

How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me With a Third-Party Injury Claim?

Sometimes, an injured worker might qualify for a third-party claim based on their workplace accident. This is possible when someone other than the employer or a co-worker caused their accident and injuries. Potential liable parties include a negligent driver, subcontractor, or manufacturer of defective equipment.

A third-party claim allows victims to pursue additional damages not available through workers’ compensation, including pain and suffering damages and full lost wages. A settlement may be possible without a lawsuit. However, we generally have up to two years from the injury date to sue under Florida Statutes § 95.11.

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Talk to Our Leesburg Team About Your Workplace Injuries

At Bogin, Munns & Munns, our Leesburg office provides free consultations for injured workers. We can assess your case and help you understand your options. A Leesburg workers’ compensation lawyer from our team can help you seek justice. Contact us today to get started.

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