Miami Workers Compensation Lawyers

1. Injured on the job? Call our team of Miami Workers Compensation Lawyers at Scott J Sternberg and Associates Today. Free Consulation. MIAMI WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Florida Workers’ Miami Workers Compensation Lawyer If you have been injured at work and you're wondering what to do next, you're not alone. According to OSHA, over 4 million people are hurt at work every year. The unexpected medical bills and lost wages can make your life very difficult. Worse, your employer or insurance company may look for ways to avoid giving you fair compensation. With all these uncertainties on top of your injuries, the entire workers’ compensation claim process may feel overwhelming. When Should You Report Your Work Injury If you're injured at work, you need to report the accident as soon as possible to your employer. According to section 440. 185 of the Florida Statutes, you should report your injuries no later than 30 days from the date your accident occurred. Failure to report within this time frame, you risk getting your claim denied. After you report the accident to your employer, it's their responsibility to report the injury to their carrier as quickly as possible so that you can receive your benefits quickly. In case your employer doesn't report the accident, you should contact the carrier and report the accident yourself. However, if you don't have the carrier's information, you can call the Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office directly to help you get that information. Alternatively, you may contact a Miami workers compensation lawyer for assistance. At Scott J. Sternberg & Associates P.A., our Miami workers’ compensation attorneys have decades of legal experience. We have helped several clients like you with their workers’ compensation claims. Our experienced attorneys are familiar with all tactics insurance companies may use to avoid paying you your benefits. They have effective counterarguments that will make sure that you get fair compensation.

2. Over the years, we have seen the devastating impacts that workplace injuries can have on a family, and we want to help keep that from happening to your loved ones. Therefore, if you were injured in the line of duty and think that you're not receiving fair compensation, you may want to consider talking to a Scott J. Sternberg & Associates P.A. attorney. To find out how a Miami workers compensation lawyer can help you complete a free case evaluation form today. Is It Always Necessary To Hire A Miami Workers’ Compensation Lawyer? Not everyone will need a Miami workers’ compensation lawyer. For instance, if you sustain minor injuries or your employer doesn't dispute that you were injured at work, you may not need an attorney in such a situation. However, in case you're seriously injured, or your injuries keep you out of work for a long time, you may want to hire an experienced workers compensation lawyer to help you get fair compensation to cover medical treatment expenses and lost wages. When Should You Hire A Workers Compensation Lawyer? Workers' compensation insurance is a requirement for almost all employers in Florida. This type of insurance is designed to provide employees with wage loss benefits and cover medical costs to injured employees while on active duty. For this reason, most employees who get injured at work assume that they won't need an attorney. After all, why would you hire a Miami workers compensation lawyer if there is a system specially put in place to protect you in case of a work-related injury or illness? Workers’ compensation is either funded by the employer or by an insurance company. However, your employer and its workers' compensation insurance have one similar goal, which is to pay you as little as possible or not to pay you at all. Additionally, there are some situations when it's not clear what caused a workplace injury. In such an event, your employer or insurance company may make accusations that the injuries were sustained outside the workplace, or that a pre-existing condition caused your illness. In such a situation, you may want to enlist a Miami workers compensation lawyer to protect your rights and help you get the compensation you're entitled to. Why Should You Hire A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer? Hiring a Miami workers compensation lawyer from Scott J. Sternberg & Associates P.A. has some key benefits. Among them, you'll get sound legal advice from someone who can defend your rights. With this in mind, here are some of the top reasons for hiring us. You Have A Pre-Existing Condition

3. If you have an underlying health condition, your employer or insurance company may use it as an excuse to deny your workers’ compensation claim. They may declare that your underlying condition is the cause of your current ailment. However, not all pre- existing conditions can disqualify you from receiving benefits. You Want To File A Claim Sometimes you don't realize that you have been injured at work until a few days or weeks later. In such a scenario, you may want to reach out to us to help you file your claim, even if it's been a few days since you were injured. We will do the following to help you: Collect and document all the details of the incident. Notify your employer Help you get medical care Respond to your employer or its insurance with the requested information Please visit here for more info: https://www.sternberglawoffice.com/miami- workers-compensation-lawyer/ West Palm Beach 560 Village Boulevard, Suite 270 West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409 Phone: (561) 529-9569 Fax: (561) 687-2283 Boca Raton 7280 West Palmetto Park Road International Plaza, Suite 202 Boca Raton, FL 33433 Phone: (561) 529-9569 Fax: (561) 451-1915 Orlando (EAST) 5454 Hoffner Ave #102, Orlando, FL 32812 Phone: (561) 529-9569