{"id":448,"date":"2023-12-29T15:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T20:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=448"},"modified":"2024-01-15T16:00:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T21:00:14","slug":"who-do-i-sue-after-a-workplace-accident-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/who-do-i-sue-after-a-workplace-accident-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Do I Sue After a Workplace Accident in Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Accidents can happen in any type of workplace, and these incidents cause thousands of injuries and fatalities every year in Florida. According to the<\/span>\u00a0Florida Division of Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(FL WCC), almost 64,000 workers file claims every year seeking monetary benefits. The losses are significant if you were injured at work, and they extend beyond the physical pain. You will suffer financial impacts as you incur medical bills for treatment, and you could lose out on wages by not being able to work.<\/span><\/p>\n

The state workers\u2019 comp system pays benefits, but there can be some confusion about how Florida personal injury laws apply to workplace accidents. You know that injured victims often seek legal remedies through a lawsuit in court. The key is which options are available to you under the circumstances, and your<\/span>\u00a0Miami workplace injury lawyer<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will provide answers. Some background about who you can pursue after an on-the-job accident is also useful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Options After Work-Related Accidents<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Accidents can happen in any type of workplace, and these incidents cause thousands of injuries and fatalities every year in Florida. According to the\u00a0Florida Division of Workers\u2019 Compensation\u00a0(FL WCC), almost 64,000 workers file claims every year seeking monetary benefits. 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