Workers' Compensation Law Blog

9Jan

How Soon Should I Contact a Lawyer After a Workplace Injury?

“I’ve filed a claim and gotten medical care…”

“…How soon should I contact a lawyer after a workplace injury?”

As an injured worker, you want to do whatever it takes to make sure your workers compensation claim goes as smoothly as possible. And over and over again, you’ve heard that the best thing you can do to ensure the best outcome is to hire a workers comp lawyer.

But when is the best time to start talking to attorneys? What if you don’t end up needing one?

This guide will give you a better understanding of when (and why) to hire a workers compensation lawyer. Read more

Sticky: Brian Tadros

January 9, 2024

30Apr

What Is the Florida Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedule?

If you’ve been hurt at work, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Between doctor’s appointments, missed paychecks, and calls from the insurance company, recovery can start to feel like a full-time job. And somewhere along the way, you might hear a new term thrown into the mix: the Florida workers compensation fee schedule.

It sounds technical (and it is), but you don’t have to know all the fine print to protect your health and your rights. In this guide, we’ll explain what the fee schedule is, what’s changing in 2025, and what you can do if billing problems or treatment delays start standing between you and your recovery.

How Long Do Workers Comp Settlements Take?

After a Workplace injury, you just want to get on with your life.

How long do workers comp settlements take and when will you get those funds?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers reported 2.5 million injuries and illnesses in 2023. While some of these injured workers may have recovered quickly and had no issues, others had to fight for their workers’ comp benefits.

Pursuing a legal case against the workers’ comp insurance company is never a step that anyone wants to take, but it’s sometimes a necessity, especially if your case has been denied. You need funds to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and future healthcare expenses.

So when you’re dealing with a workers comp claim, you probably have two pressing questions:

How long do workers comp settlements take?
How long after workers comp settlements do I get paid?

Who Is Eligible For Workers Compensation In Florida?

Work-related injuries can be confusing.

In this article, we’ll answer some common questions about workers compensation eligibility.

If you’ve been in the workplace for long enough, you’ve likely heard about workers compensation. You know it has something to do with workplace injuries, but beyond that, you probably don’t put any thought into workers comp at all.

That is, until the workplace injury happens to you.

Once workers comp becomes more than hypothetical, you may discover that you don’t understand it at all. “I get hurt and just get paid? This sounds too easy. Do I qualify for workers comp?”

In this blog, we’ll look at who is eligible for workers compensation, what it covers, and how to get the best results from your case. Read more

Brian Tadros

February 21, 2025

11Dec

Is Workers Compensation Taxable?

Your workers comp benefits are designed to replace your income…

…but is workers comp taxable?

You already know that you have to pay taxes on most forms of income: salary, inheritance, lottery winnings, and even game show prizes. But where do your workers’ comp payments come in?

Workers’ compensation payments are designed to replace any wages you might have lost as a result of a workplace accident or illness, but these benefits are a significant reduction from your previous paycheck. Will you have to give Uncle Sam his cut and lose even more money?

In short, you want to know: “Is workers compensation taxable income?” The short answer is “no,” workers compensation benefits are not taxable. But we need to explain it to you in depth because there are some exceptions. Read more

Brian Tadros

December 11, 2024

24Jun

When Will Workers Comp Offer a Settlement?

You have questions about workers compensation…we have answers.

Wondering “When will workers comp offer a settlement?” or “Should I even accept this offer?” Here’s everything you should know.

Whether you work in a warehouse or an office, we all run the risk of suffering a work injury or illness. Fortunately, if you suffer an injury at work, workers comp covers things like medical expenses and lost wages.

Sometimes, this means that your lost wages are reimbursed and your medical bills are covered by your employer’s insurance company. Other times, it comes in the form of a single lump sum settlement.

But you’ve got bills to pay. When will workers comp offer a settlement?

If you’re anticipating a settlement offer, there’s a lot more to consider than the timeline.
Read more

Brian Tadros

June 24, 2024

19Apr

What Happens If I Get Fired While On Workers Comp?

It’s difficult to focus on recovery when your job is in jeopardy.

In this article, we answer the question, “What happens if I get fired while on workers comp?”

Many injured employees find themselves unable to complete their regular job duties. As a result, they are either put to work in a different capacity or forced to stay home until they have recovered.

But if this has happened to you, you know that sitting at home watching daytime television is not always the paradise it’s cracked up to be. Mounting bills, difficulty getting around, and a heavy dose of stress may even have you itching to get back to work again.

In fact, you may be very busy asking yourself, “Am I going to be fired for this?”

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How Soon Should I Contact a Lawyer After a Workplace Injury?

“I’ve filed a claim and gotten medical care…”

What Is the Florida Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedule?

How Long Do Workers Comp Settlements Take?

After a Workplace injury, you just want to get on with your life.

Who Is Eligible For Workers Compensation In Florida?

Work-related injuries can be confusing.

Is Workers Compensation Taxable?

Your workers comp benefits are designed to replace your income…

When Will Workers Comp Offer a Settlement?

You have questions about workers compensation…we have answers.

What Happens If I Get Fired While On Workers Comp?

It’s difficult to focus on recovery when your job is in jeopardy.

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