A workplace injury can turn your life upside down. One moment you’re doing your job, and the next you’re dealing with medical visits and worrying about how to recover. It’s not just the pain that’s difficult, it’s the stress and uncertainty that come with it.
Workers’ compensation is meant to help injured workers in Florida by covering medical care and part of their lost wages. But many people are surprised to learn it doesn’t cover everything, especially not the emotional side of an injury.
You may have heard about “pain and suffering” in personal injury cases and wonder if the same applies here. The short answer is no, but there are a few important exceptions worth knowing about. Read more
