Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida
I had a fall at work and Florida workmans comp is handling. I am still going to the Doctor and Therapy. My question is I just got released from my job I got hurt on. Does workmans comp pay me while I am looking for another job?
Asked on 5/07/12, 9:04 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
If you are on light duty, or temporarily unable to to a full job, then you may be entitled to lost wages. The losses are limited to 2/3 of your average weekly wage for the 13 weeks prior to the accident. The fact that you are going to a doctor and therapy alone will not make then responsible for paying you, it is the inability to do your normal and regular job because of physical injuries from the accident that triggers that entitlement.
Answered on 7/09/12, 4:31 pm