{"id":526,"date":"2024-08-09T16:16:40","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T20:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=526"},"modified":"2024-08-04T16:17:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T20:17:34","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-workplace-injury-claim-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-workplace-injury-claim-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know if I Have a Workplace Injury Claim in Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Workplace accidents happen all the time, and some incidents are so severe that they result in serious <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">injuries to employees<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/dwcdataportal.fldfs.com\/STATSSearch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Florida Division of Workers&#8217; Compensation<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> (FL DWC) reports that injury-causing accidents are common, totaling around 60,400 cases <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">per year<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. If you suffered injuries due to a workplace accident, you may already know that the path to recovery can be stressful. Not only are you in physical pain, but you are also incurring medical bills and other losses when you are unable to work.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You might <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">be unsure if<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> your injuries qualify for a claim under state workers&#8217; comp laws, and the legal can also seem daunting.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">important<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to trust a<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/miami-workplace-injury-attorney.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Miami workplace accident attorney<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to assist with filing a claim and obtaining the benefits you deserve. Plus, some information will help you understand the key factors to determine if you have a potential workplace injury claim in Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You are a Covered Employee. <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Florida&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation system covers most employees in the state, including full-time, part-time, and temporary workers. There are some exceptions, such as independent contractors, railroad workers, and certain government employees. Special rules also apply to construction workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-workplace-injury-claim-in-florida\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading How Do I Know if I Have a Workplace Injury Claim in Florida?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Workplace accidents happen all the time, and some incidents are so severe that they result in serious injuries to employees. The Florida Division of Workers&#8217; Compensation (FL DWC) reports that injury-causing accidents are common, totaling around 60,400 cases per year. 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