{"id":375,"date":"2023-05-26T09:56:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T13:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=375"},"modified":"2023-06-25T10:04:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-25T14:04:11","slug":"what-compensation-can-i-get-for-a-miami-workplace-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/what-compensation-can-i-get-for-a-miami-workplace-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"What Compensation Can I Get for a Miami Workplace Injury?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Workplace accidents are a common threat in Florida, and it is not just employees in dangerous environments that are affected. According to the<\/span>\u00a0Florida Division of Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(DWC), there are almost 59,200 work-related injuries or occupational diseases reported every year. If you were hurt on the job, you might have already been contacted by your employer and possibly its workers\u2019 comp insurance company. However, before you move forward with a claim, it is crucial to consider all legal options.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most workplace accidents are covered by workers\u2019 comp laws, but there are some exceptions. You might qualify to file a personal injury lawsuit, so you should understand how the two matters are different. The distinction could have a major impact on your compensation. A<\/span>\u00a0Miami workplace injury lawyer<\/span><\/a>\u00a0can explain your options after consulting with you about the details, but an overview is informative.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits Through Workers\u2019 Comp<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Workplace accidents are a common threat in Florida, and it is not just employees in dangerous environments that are affected. According to the\u00a0Florida Division of Workers\u2019 Compensation\u00a0(DWC), there are almost 59,200 work-related injuries or occupational diseases reported every year. 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