Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida

Yes, they can use accrued sick time but may have to re-credit it back to you if you're taken off work for 3 weeks, and since wc pays 2/3 of your full salary while you're out, they can use the accrued sick leave to pay the remaining 1/3 so you'll get your full salary when out. Yes, they can make you use your own vehicle but they must reimburse you for mileage to and from the doctors or therapists offices for treatment. Don't get lost in the small details, however, since you may miss the BIGGER issue- many workers wait until they get fired to see a lawyer and after they have returned to work....BIG MISTAKE!! Once you return to any kind of work, your case is worth much less, and many clever employers, including the State, will return you to light duty and then get rid of you months later blaming the economy, your position being eliminated, etc. Especially if you're over 40 years old, and doing a physical job, you should get legal advice ASAP. You don't need to file a claim or do anything but you need to know what to watch out for since the State, its' carrier and adjuster ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS...they are the enemy, but act like they are doing you a favor. Don't wait until its' too late to do anything.

Sincerely,

Robert Shapiro

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