Workers’ Compensation in Miami

Workers' Comp attorneys for Miami-Dade & Broward Counties

Business owners are responsible for providing employees with a safe place to work. State and federal government regulatory agencies set rules for equipment safety standards, training programs, regulations, and manuals to guide employees in an effort to prevent injuries. Still, on-the-job accidents take place daily.

Employees encounter injury accidents and death in every sort of work environment, from agricultural fields, factories, mines, oil refineries, offices, fishing boats and construction sites. Among the many causes of serious occupational injury are repetitive motion, slip and fall, fires, explosions, toxic chemical exposure, carbon monoxide poisoning, and electrocution, to name a few instances.

You have rights under South Florida workers’ compensation laws

Federal and state laws mandate insurance coverage, designed to protect workers injured on the job. Unless covered by federal programs, Florida law requires employers to carry workers' compensation coverage for employees or the employer must be approved for self-insurance.

When you are injured on the job or suffer a job-related illness, Florida workers' compensation provides medical treatment, wage replacement and permanent disability compensation, as well as death benefits for dependents of employees who died as a result of a workplace injury accident.

Many injured workers sail through the workers' comp claim process without difficulty. However, you may need legal help if your workers' compensation claim has been denied for any reason that still provides you with claim eligibility:

• Defective equipment causes your injury
• An individual or entity other than your employer is responsible for your injury
• Workplace injuries are catastrophic, and workers comp benefits do not adequately cover medical costs, rehabilitation, or assistive care
• You are a dependent of someone who has died from a workplace injury

Get the help you deserve when you’re hurt at work

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Ivan A. Schertzer, regularly assist Miami-Dade and Broward County clients whose workers' compensation benefits have been denied, when a third party is liable for injuries, or malfunctioning machinery, or a defective product causes serious injury. We are committed to protecting our clients' rights and obtaining the compensation each deserves.

When you need legal advice and guidance regarding a work-related injury or illness, call our law firm at (305) 940-0007 to arrange a consultation. We offer an initial consultation at no cost to you.

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Call 1 305-940-0007 for help with workers’ compensation in Miami.

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