WORKER’S COMP…
Orlando Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
When you need an aggressive workers’ compensation lawyer in Central Florida, contact Van Dingenen Law. Our zealous attorneys have a passion for fighting for injured workers. Backed by over 60 years of experience handling workers’ compensation matters, we have successfully navigated clients through cases relating to lost wages, medical treatment, and tax-free settlements. Hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements have been obtained for injured workers and their families.
Orlando Workers’
Compensation Lawyers
When you need an aggressive workers’ compensation lawyer in Central Florida, contact Van Dingenen Law. Our zealous attorneys have a passion for fighting for injured workers. Backed by over 60 years of experience handling workers’ compensation matters, we have successfully navigated clients through cases relating to lost wages, medical treatment, and tax-free settlements. Hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements have been obtained for injured workers and their families.
Tens of Thousands of Workers. Millions Recovered.
How We Help
On-the-job injuries come with their share of inconvenient setbacks. It’s unfair for an insurance company to delay or deny your compensation. You deserve to receive your medical and lost wage benefits in a timely manner. The attorneys at Van Dingenen Law fight to secure these benefits and favorable settlements for the injured workers we represent. Let us fight on your behalf.
Appeals
While Florida’s workers’ compensation system exists to help everyday workers like you, it can sometimes fail. You have options even after your claim has been denied. When you sit down with us in a one-on-one consultation, we can help you determine why your claim was denied and whether you’re eligible to file an appeal. You can still access your benefits with our team representing you.
Denied Claims
According to the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation, more than 150,000 workers’ compensation claims are filed each year in Florida. Of these claims, approximately 70 – 75% are approved, while the remaining 25 – 30% are either denied or voluntarily withdrawn by the injured worker. We will fight aggressively to get you the compensation you deserve.
Lost Wages
If you have been injured on the job, Van Dingenen Law is here to help you get the compensation you deserve. Our workers’ compensation attorneys can help determine if you are eligible to receive lost wage benefits. We focus solely on workers’ compensation cases and have recovered millions of dollars for injured workers and their families. You may be entitled to lost wage checks.
Medical Treatment
One of the most important aspects of your claim is getting medical treatment for your injury. Under Florida Law, the insurance company gets to pick your doctors and they have to “authorize” your treatment before you receive it. Don’t wait any longer for the insurance company — our attorneys can file a claim on your behalf to get the medical treatment you need.
Tax-Free Settlements
In Florida, injured workers who have been approved for workers’ compensation benefits can settle their claims tax-free. A settlement is an agreement between the injured worker and their employer or the employer’s insurance company to resolve the workers’ compensation claim. The settlement amount is negotiated between the parties and is typically paid in a lump sum.
Warehouse Worker Injuries
Warehouse workers play a vital role in ensuring that products are shipped and delivered on time. The work seems straightforward; however, working in a warehouse is not without risks, and injuries can occur on the job. These injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to more severe injuries such as back strains, fractures, and even fatalities.
Construction Worker Injuries
Construction work is essential for our economy. It helps create the infrastructure and buildings that we need for everyday life. Unfortunately, however, construction work can be extremely hazardous and lead to serious, life-threatening injuries. In Florida, more than 600,000 people are employed in the construction industry, which has the highest number of fatal work injuries.
Nursing Home Worker Injuries
Nursing home workers are at risk of suffering a range of injuries while on the job, including slip and fall injuries, lifting injuries, back injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders. Workers are also at risk of suffering from physical assault or verbal abuse from residents or their family members. If you have suffered any type of injury while working at a nursing home, call us now.
Restaurant Worker Injuries
Working in a restaurant can be a fast-paced and demanding job that requires employees to perform various tasks, including food preparation, cooking, serving, cleaning, and more. Unfortunately, restaurant workers are at a higher risk of sustaining on-the-job injuries compared to workers in other industries. If you work at a restaurant and have been injured on the job, call us now.
Frequently Asked Questions
You only have 30 days within the date of your work injury to report it to your employer. Report your injuries as soon as possible to avoid any delays or errors on your claim.
Once your workers’ comp claim has been approved, you will receive 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage on a bi-weekly basis. The average weekly wage will be determined by calculating your wages from 91 days prior to your injury date, and if your injuries occurred before October 1, 2003, it will be calculated using the 13 weeks prior to your injury date.
While your first 7 days of wages lost to injury will not be reimbursed under workers’ comp, your benefits should include a portion of your lost wages on the 8th day after missing work. If the injury will take longer than 21 days to heal, you may be entitled to lost wages for the first 7 days as well.
No. You only have to pay income taxes if you are sent back to work for “light duty” while you are still seeing an authorized doctor.
Under Florida law, you have 2 years to file a workers’ compensation claim for on-the-job injuries. If your condition was cumulative over a long period of time, you will have 2 years from the date you knew (or should have known) that your job caused your injuries. After your claim is approved, you’ll also have to receive treatment for it at least once every 365 days with the authorized physician in order to continue receiving benefits. If you’re receiving disability benefits and your benefits are terminated, you have 1 year to reinstate them.
Choosing a Florida
Workers’ Comp Attorney
Workers’ comp matters are very unique. Because we exclusively handle workers’ comp cases, our attorneys have repeatedly succeeded in recouping maximum compensation benefits and settlements for injured workers. Allow the Van Dingenen Law team to put their proven legal abilities to work for you.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, put over 25 years of workers’ compensation experience on your side. Contact Van Dingenen Law to discuss taking immediate legal action.
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