Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Most Common Florida Workers’ Compensation Claims
Work-related injuries happen all the time. Unfortunately, a work-related injury can result in substantial medical expenses and an employee being forced to stay away from work. However, the good news is that if you suffer a work-related injury, you may be eligible to recover workers’ compensation benefits. Usually, after a work-related injury, an employee… Read More »
Debunking Common Myths About Workers’ Compensation In Florida
The rules governing workers’ compensation in Florida are complex. And because of these complex rules, many myths abound concerning workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, falling for some of these myths can prevent an eligible employee from recovering the workers’ compensation benefits they deserve. Because we are dedicated to ensuring injured workers recover the compensation they deserve,… Read More »
Tips For Hiring The Right Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you have been injured on the job, you can recover workers’ compensation benefits from your employer. In Florida, when a worker sustains an injury on the job, the employer, through their insurance provider, is liable for compensating the injured worker for medical bills and lost wages. In return, the injured worker cannot sue… Read More »
Why Are Pain And Suffering Damages And Punitive Damages Usually Not Awarded In Workers’ Compensation Cases?
After suffering a work-related injury in Florida, you can file a workers’ compensation claim and recover compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. If you’re injured permanently, you can also recover permanent disability benefits. And, when you file a workers’ compensation claim, you do not need to prove your employee’s fault for you to… Read More »
What Happens If My Florida Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?
After suffering a work-related injury or illness in Florida, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim and recover workers’ compensation benefits. For many employees, the workers’ compensation claim process goes smoothly. On the other hand, some workers experience a difficult time after filing a workers’ compensation claim. There are even times… Read More »
Compensation For A Work-Related Death
Accidents in the workplace are pretty common. Unfortunately, sometimes, accidents in the workplace end in tragedy. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 4,764 fatal work injuries were recorded in America in 2020. If this is accurate, it means that in 2020, a worker died every 111 minutes from a work-related… Read More »
Florida’s Workers’ Compensation: Repetitive Stress Injuries
In Florida, when a worker suffers a work-related injury, they can recover compensation under the state’s workers’ compensation law. When people think of work-related injuries, they usually think of injuries that happen suddenly, such as injuries that result from slips and falls. In fact, many employees assume that workers’ compensation only covers such injuries…. Read More »
Mistakes To Avoid After Suffering A Work-Related Injury
Work-related injuries can happen to anyone and anytime. Fortunately, if you suffer a work-related injury in Florida, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, if you commit certain mistakes after suffering a work-related injury, you may affect your workers’ compensation claim. Some mistakes can make it impossible for you to claim benefits,… Read More »
Returning To Work After Suffering A Work-Related Injury
If you suffered a work-related injury, it is understandable if you cannot wait to get back to work. Workers’ compensation benefits help cover medical and financial costs, but workers’ compensation typically only covers around two-thirds of what an employee makes. With that said, if you are contemplating returning to work after suffering a work-related… Read More »
Should I Hire A Lawyer After A Workplace Injury?
If you suffered an injury while on the job, you might be wondering whether you should reach out to a lawyer or whether you can handle your workers’ compensation claim alone. Even though you are not required by law to hire an attorney after a workplace injury, it is advisable that you hire one…. Read More »
