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30 days, by law I should get my check not later than July 5th? Am I right?
answered on Aug 13, 2017
Actually, it depends on what you agreed to in the documents you signed for settlement. If there is no reference to a time period within which the lump sum settlement is to be paid by the Employer/Carrier, and assuming you are represented by counsel in this settlement, the carrier has 14 days to... View More 
I received multiple injuries from a fall on a wet floor. i was denied any tx for four months by the carrier. My employer advocated for me to receive treatment. I received five months of PT, chiropractic injections of cortisone. My attorney and I attended mediation. He never said... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2017
It sounds as though you are not happy with the agreement you made at mediation. There are still documents you will need to sign with the carrier and your attorney, and the judge will still need to approve the attorney fee being payed to your attorney. You need to discuss these concerns with your... View More
I started having pain in my leg and thigh, my primary doctor told me it could be from my fall or the the boot I was was wearing, he gave me pain med and cortisone injections that was helping. WC doctors told me it was due to old age and refuse to take e-ray or exam me. I was only examined by his... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2017
The insurance carrier has the right to accept or deny a workers' compensation claim. If you believe your injury should be covered, then you should seek legal counsel to assist you in filing the necessary legal documents to advance your case to a hearing before a judge of compensation claims.... View More
My job allowed me to return to work then while meeting my lawyer I was told I can't not work for my employer if I agreed to take the settlement
answered on Aug 12, 2017
It sounds like you are represented by counsel, and that is a good thing when attempting to settle a workers' compensation claim. It is quite common for insurance carriers to seek a resignation from employment as condition to settlement. In Florida, neither the carrier nor the injured worker... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2017
In order to be more specific in my response to your question, I would need far more information. The law as to how many employees an employer must have before workers' compensation coverage is required in the state of Florida depends on many variables. Such variables include, but are not... View More
It was about 5-6 years ago that I had a knee injury at work. Now I have a different injury but I can’t be seen unless I have proof. But I don’t know where to start looking.
answered on Aug 12, 2017
Sorry to hear of your injury. I am not sure what you mean by "proof" and who is denying your ability to be seen by a physician. It is also unclear if your two injuries occurred with the same employer. There is a statute of limitation on workers' compensation in Florida and thus my... View More
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