Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida

Re: statute of limitation

The answer to your question is maybe. Actually, the Statute of limitations is two years from the date of accident, or one year from the date of last authorized medical treatment or payment of compensation. What this has been interpreted to mean is that if you bring action within two years of the date of accident, you are probably ok. However, if it is more than two years since the date of your accident, and more than one year from date of last authorized medical treatment, then you may have lost your rights to future benefits. Confused yet?

Whether you still have a valid claim should be determined by a qualified workers' compensation attorney with all the facts. My suggestion that you contact someone immediately, discuss all the facts, and let him/her determine whether you have an active workers' compensation claim. The most important thing is that you do not wait another day to call an attorney. Please take action now, immediately!!

Best of luck to you