How Florida workers’ comp mileage reimbursement works
Florida workers’ compensation may cover travel to authorized medical care for your work injury. If you drive, the law ties mileage reimbursement to the rate Florida sets for state employee travel. Because the rate may change, confirm the current amount with your...
When can a worker be denied workers’ compensation?
A back injury can make lifting boxes painful and put a paycheck at risk. When a job depends on physical strength, the thought of paying for care without that income may feel frightening. If you face these pressures, knowing why an insurer might reject your workers’...
TTD pay limits in Florida workers’ compensation cases
A workplace injury can stop a paycheck without warning. Florida's workers' compensation system provides wage-replacement through Temporary Total Disability benefits, known as TTD, but state law sets strict limits on how much you receive and for how long. Understanding...
Can you get workers’ comp and SSDI benefits at the same time?
A serious work injury can stop your paycheck as medical bills grow. Seeking benefits from two programs may seem necessary to keep your household stable. If an accident at work left you unable to earn a living, you may qualify for workers’ compensation and Social...
Requesting a change of physician in Florida workers’ comp
In Florida workers' compensation cases, an injured worker usually cannot choose any doctor they want. The insurance carrier generally controls authorized treatment, but state law gives the worker a one-time right to request a different physician. If the worker...
Can Florida workers’ comp cover gradual injuries?
Not every work injury happens in one moment. Some injuries develop after months or years of the same work tasks. You may lift heavy items, make the same motions or stand for long periods each day. If your pain or illness builds over time, you may wonder if Florida...
5 possible reasons your workers’ comp check is late
Missing a workers' compensation payment can create financial pressure. Rent, groceries and medical bills often continue even when income suddenly stops, making any delay especially stressful. If you expected a workers' comp payment but it has not arrived, knowing the...
What to do if your workers’ compensation benefits suddenly stop?
The unexpected loss of workers’ compensation benefits can create serious financial and personal difficulties for an injured employee. In Florida, this situation happens far more often than most people realize, leaving workers confused, stressed and financially...
The 30-day rule that can affect Florida workers’ compensation
After a workplace injury, employees focus on medical treatment and recovery without realizing that Florida's workers' compensation system has strict deadlines for reporting workplace injuries. Missing the 30-day notice requirement can jeopardize access to medical...
What workers need to know about an IME?
An employee suffering from a workplace injury may want to focus on recovery and returning to work. However, the workers’ compensation process may sometimes involve an additional medical evaluation. During the process, the insurance company could request an IME,...