Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in St. Petersburg
Were you or a loved one injured on the job in St. Petersburg, Florida? You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical bills, lost wages, and disability. A St. Petersburg workers’ compensation lawyer at Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers can fight to protect your right to fair benefits.
We’ve been fighting for injured workers in Florida since 1955. We’ve recovered hundreds of millions in compensation for those clients over the years.
Do you have questions about your legal options? Contact our law office to schedule a free consultation today at (727) 591-3354.
How Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help with a Workers’ Compensation Claim
It might seem easy to recover benefits after you’re hurt on the job: you fill out a few forms, see a doctor, and receive your benefits. In reality, the workers’ compensation system is complex and can be challenging to navigate.
Our lawyers at Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers have decades of combined experience helping injured workers in Tampa Bay. Indeed, we are the oldest personal injury firm in the area. We’ve recovered tens of millions of dollars for workers and their families during the times they needed it most. These feats have earned us recognition as “Super Lawyers,” “Multi-Million Dollar Advocates,” and “AV Preeminent.”
Our personal injury attorneys are here to help you:
- File an appeal if your benefits were denied
- Determine whether you’re entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit for additional benefits
- Build a strong defense if your employer challenges your right to benefits
- Negotiate with the insurance company if they’re trying to pay less than you deserve
- Handle all paperwork so that it’s complete, correct, and on time
If you can’t work, you’ll need money to help you make ends meet. Our St. Petersburg personal injury attorneys have over 60 years of experience helping clients like you maximize their financial awards. Just give our St. Petersburg law office a quick call today to schedule a free case review to learn more.
How Common Are Workplace Accidents?
According to National Safety Council research, a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds in the United States. Historically, Florida has had the second-highest rate of workplace injuries in the U.S. Only Texas sees more work injuries each year.
In 2020 alone, 275 Florida workers lost their lives in fatal work accidents. Thousands more were injured.
What Types of Benefits Are Available Under Florida Workers’ Compensation Laws?
Florida workers’ compensation laws provide benefits for:
- Reasonable and necessary medical expenses
- Wage replacement or disability benefits
- Survivor benefits
To get these non-medical and medical benefits, you’ll have to follow certain rules. It’s also important to understand what workers’ compensation will not pay, which we’ll discuss in more detail shortly.
Medical Benefits
Injured workers are entitled to compensation for all of their reasonable and necessary medical expenses, including:
- ER visits
- Lost time benefits
- Follow-up visits with the doctor
- Medications
- Surgeries
- Rehabilitation
- Prosthetics
- Any other necessary medical care
The bill for your medical care will be sent directly to the workers’ compensation insurance company. However, you are required to visit an approved medical provider. An exception exists for emergency treatment, where you’re entitled to seek emergency care from any available medical provider.
You’re generally entitled to receive medical benefits until you are fully recovered.
Wage Replacement Benefits
Wage replacement benefits provide compensation if you are unable to work for at least seven days. If you’re unable to work for at least 21 days, you’ll also receive wage replacement benefits for the first seven days of your disability.
The amount of your weekly check depends upon the circumstances, as follows:
- Your wage replacement benefits are typically equal to 66 ⅔ of your average weekly wages prior to the injury
- If you’re able to work in some capacity that pays less than your regular income, you’ll be entitled to partial wage replacement benefits
- If your injuries are extremely severe, you may be entitled to an enhanced wage replacement benefit to cover 80% of your lost wages
You can receive temporary disability benefits for up to 104 weeks or until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI). You may also be entitled to permanent disability benefits if you’re never able to return to work.
However, wage replacement checks are always subject to a weekly cap established by Florida state law–meaning that you may receive much less if your average weekly wages were particularly high.
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Representing Accident Victims in Tampa Bay since 1955
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We’ve been proudly serving Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and the Tampa Bay area for generations. As the first personal injury law firm in Clearwater, our dedicated legal team brings over 300 years of combined experience to each and every case. If you’ve been injured and need support, please reach outtoday for a free consultation, we are here to help you.
