Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

injured at work

I work at a Resort. while a customer was pushing a cart full of thing, a big box/suite case felt on my foot. they sent me to doctor, but before that I went to ER. the doctor said a can't stand to work. as of today my foot is still hurting, I have a lot of pain. Whant can I do? can I sue the company?


Asked on 9/23/08, 9:21 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: injured at work

You have a possible workmens compensation claim.

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Answered on 9/23/08, 9:31 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: injured at work

Yes, if you are injured. Go see a doctor and then see a lawyer.

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Answered on 9/23/08, 10:03 pm
William Gwaltney William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law

Re: injured at work

Based on what you have described you should file a Workers' Compensation claim with your employer. I recommend that you do this before hiring an attorney. If the company's insurance carrier denies your claim or denies you any benefits you are entitled to then by all means hire an attorney.

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Answered on 9/24/08, 10:51 am
Jennifer Broderick The Broderick Law Firm, P.L.

Re: injured at work

Under Fla. Stat. chapter 44, you are entitled to medical treatment and lost wages (percentage wise) should an authorized dr take you out of work or place work restrictions on you that your employer cannot accommodate. Many times if the employer and insurance company works with you, you can get all the benefits you are entitled to under the law but there are times that an attorney can help you navigate the system ensuring that you receive what you are entitled to.

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Answered on 9/24/08, 11:40 am


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