Monthly Archives: December 2021
Can You Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits If You Were At Fault For Your Accident?
Florida’s workers’ compensation system was designed to protect the rights of workers who sustain injuries at work or develop occupational diseases. However, employers benefit from having workers’ compensation insurance, too. The workers’ comp system protects employers from personal injury lawsuits. Yes, the system prohibits injured employees from filing a liability lawsuit against their employers…. Read More »
Can Your Employer Retaliate Against You For Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim?
As a Tampa workers’ compensation attorney, Jason Kobal often hears clients complain that they fear retaliation from their employer if they pursue a claim for compensation. In fact, many workers who get injured on the job refuse to seek medical attention to avoid potential punishment from their employer. But can your employer retaliate against… Read More »
What To Do If You Receive An Incorrect Workers’ Compensation Check?
If you received a workers’ compensation check and the amount is less than the amount you are entitled to, there may have been a mistake with the calculation of your benefits. When injured individuals receive an incorrect workers’ compensation check, the amount is usually lower than what you need to meet your financial obligations… Read More »
