Workers’ compensation is a legal area that changes frequently and involves many other areas of the law that may influence how an injured worker receives benefits as a result of an on-the-job injury. At The Coye Law Firm, our lawyers and legal staff pride themselves on offering a careful, systematic approach to handling the workers’ compensation and SSD claims when they arise as a result of serious personal injury.

Contact our Florida law offices in Orlando, Kissimmee, and Melbourne for the help of our accomplished personal injury attorneys and staff.

Workers’ Compensation in Florida

Every year, over 100,000 workers in Florida are injured while on the job and later apply for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation laws are governed by Florida laws requiring that employers with four or more workers carry insurance policies to provide for medical costs and lost wages for injured workers. Most all construction employment requires an employer to carrier workers compensation. Under the Florida law, workers who are injured on the job must follow strict procedures to file a claim and obtain compensation. With the help of an attorney to work through the process, workers’ compensation entitles a worker to all necessary and reasonable costs associated to medical care, lost wages after seven days, or compensation for disability.

FL Social Security Disability (SSD) Representation

For individuals who have suffered a disabling injury, seriously affecting their ability to work, our firm offers representation to help injured workers apply for Social Security Disability benefits. SSD is a program under the Federal Social Security program typically related to retirement. However, Social Security Disability provides benefits to individuals who have become disabled and are no longer able to work. The definition of disability under the program is a strict one, and most claims are denied when submitted. The advice of knowledgeable attorneys can help you defend your right to SSD benefits in the post-application stages, including administrative hearings and federal court appeals.

Contact our experienced Florida workers’ compensation attorneys. for aggressive representation and understanding legal services, designed to meet your needs. We offer a free initial consultation with a dynamic staff of legal professionals to determine the best approach to the legal issues relating to your occupational injury claim.