Workers’ Comp Attorney in Palm Beach Gardens

Florida’s workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance program that provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees hurt in the course of their job. You do not need to prove your employer was negligent to receive benefits, but you must follow strict rules and deadlines.

Covered benefits can include medical treatment for your work-related injury or illness, wage replacement for time you cannot work, temporary or permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation if you need training for a new job, and death benefits for surviving family members. The law also covers a broad range of injuries, from traumatic accidents like falls or equipment malfunctions to repetitive stress conditions and occupational illnesses caused by workplace exposure.

Palm Beach Gardens is home to a variety of industries, including retail, healthcare, construction, hospitality, and office-based work, each with its own risks. We often help clients who have slipped and fallen in stores or restaurants, suffered falls or equipment injuries at construction sites, or developed back strains and other lifting-related injuries in healthcare settings. Office and manufacturing workers may experience repetitive motion injuries, while maintenance and landscaping crews sometimes face harmful substance exposure. Regardless of where you work, if your injury happened while performing job duties, you may have a valid claim.

Under Florida law, injured workers are generally entitled to all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, wage replacement, typically two-thirds of their average weekly wage, and temporary or permanent disability benefits. Vocational retraining may be available if you cannot return to your previous job. In tragic cases involving loss of life, surviving dependents may qualify for death benefits.

In addition to workers’ compensation, you may also have the right to pursue a third-party lawsuit if someone other than your employer caused your injury, such as a negligent driver, a careless property owner, or a defective equipment manufacturer.

Florida has strict time limits for workers’ comp claims:

• Report your injury to your employer within 30 days of the incident or when you discover it.
• File a Petition for Benefits within two years if your claim is denied or benefits are stopped.

Act quickly: missing these deadlines could cost you your benefits.

Many claims are denied over minor technicalities or a lack of documentation. Delayed injury reporting, disputes over whether the injury is truly work-related, and allegations of misconduct can all put your benefits at risk. In some cases, injured workers face unlawful retaliation, such as demotion, harassment, or termination, after filing a claim.

To protect your case, avoid posting about your injury on social media, follow all prescribed medical treatments, and keep copies of all paperwork and correspondence. Our Palm Beach Gardens workers’ compensation lawyers know how to navigate these challenges and fight to get your case back on track.

• Local office: 4114 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
• Over 200 years of combined legal experience
• Over $2 Billion in compensation recovered for our clients
• 1,350+ client reviews
• No upfront fees:  we only get paid if you recover benefits
• We never represent insurance companies

We’re committed to seeing your claim through, including appeals, hearings, and trials when necessary.

Do I need a lawyer if my claim seems straightforward?
Even simple claims can hit roadblocks. Having a workman’s comp attorney in Palm Beach Gardens ensures your rights are fully protected.

What should I do if my claim is denied?
Act quickly: you can appeal, but deadlines are strict. We can help prepare a strong case.

Can I get benefits if the injury was my fault?
Yes. Florida’s workers’ comp is no-fault: benefits are available regardless of fault in most cases.

Can I sue a third party separately?
Yes, if someone other than your employer caused your injury.