Your Options After an Injury at Work: Talk With a Florida Worker's Compensation Lawyer
At Friedman, Rodman & Frank, our personal injury attorneys aggressively pursue all possible avenues to obtain the compensation you deserve. This can mean many things — especially when an injury happens at work.
We handle many cases related to injuries occurring on the job, including but not limited to construction accidents, electrocution, falls, lifting injuries and accidents caused by delivery vans. Many times, injured workers involved in these accidents can receive compensation by filing a worker's compensation claim. These workers may be eligible for medical care, compensation benefits while out of work and lump sum settlements of their claims.
Worker's compensation benefits are available to almost all employees who are injured in the course of their employment, including longshore and harbor worker injuries. Work-related injuries covered by worker's compensation can include:
- Neck, back, shoulder and knee injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paraplegia and quadriplegia
- Repetitive stress injuries/carpal tunnel
- Injuries to hands and feet
- Vision (eye) and hearing loss
- Work-related heart attack or stroke
- Chemical burns
The laws and rules concerning worker's compensation are complicated and are always changing, so it is critical for your attorney to have the experience and knowledge necessary to effectively resolve these matters.
A 31 year old worker fell approximately 20 feet from a scaffold and sustained multiple injuries. We were successful in obtaining a court award of Permanent Total Disability Benefits (lifetime benefit) for the injured worker, despite the fact that no physician precluded him entirely from work. This was a notable achievement, given the worker's young age. Our victory for our client can cost the insurance carrier millions in lifetime medical and compensation benefits. Please visit our Verdicts section to see some past results from the firm.
Personal Injury Lawsuits
Aside from filing worker's compensation claims for our clients, we also may be able to pursue other claims such as a personal injury claim against a third party who may be responsible for those same injuries for which the worker's compensation claim was filed. These third parties may include vendors or subcontractors.
You may also be able to file a products liability lawsuit against a manufacturer, supplier or seller if your injury was caused by a dangerous or defective product — even if that product was located in your workplace.
At Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A., we pursue all possible avenues to obtain the compensation you deserve. We investigate the relevant facts and laws that may pertain to your accident. In doing this, we determine whether additional personal injury claims may be possible. Many injured workers discover that they have more options than they ever thought.
When a city employee was injured while using a street sweeper on the job, Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A., helped him recover $1.96 million in damages because the sweeper was found to be defectively designed.
Contact a Miami Worker's Compensation Attorney
To discuss your options with an experienced worker's compensation lawyer, call us at 305-448-8585 or toll free at 866-713-6128 or contact us online. Consultations are free and confidential.
