Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida

I was injured on the job while working in the cash office. My injury consists of losing 1/3 of my left ring finger. A month prior to my injury an email circulated among the employees who worked in the cash office about the safety of the cash safe, and that there would be safety bar installed on the door. Less than a week after my injury these bars were installed...

My company has its own workman�s comp department that has been in contact with me from day one. However, I'm not completely comfortable asking my workman�s comp certain questions, such as compensation for loss of limb. I feel that this could have been prevented by my employer if these safety measures were implemented sooner. Does anyone have any legal advice for me?


Asked on 10/07/11, 11:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jane-Robin Wender Wender Law, P.A.

Workers's comp in Florida is a no fault system so negligence is not considered and there is no money for pain and suffering. The amount of money you will receive for the loss of limb unfortunately will be minimal and few attorneys will take a "finger claim." My suggestion is to collect what you can but a settlement would be minimal and it would require you to voluntarily resign from your job. If they are denying you any kind of care that you require, such as physical therapy, a second opinion, a plastic surgeon etc., then contact an attorney who specializes in workers compensation.

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Answered on 10/16/11, 3:42 pm


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