Work Related Injury
If you have been injured at work, you may think your only
recourse would be to file a workers’ compensation claim. That is not the case.
Although most work related claims fall under the
workers’ compensation program, certain types of claims -- railroad accidents,
maritime accidents, and asbestos claims -- have specific laws and associated
conditions.
If you have suffered from an on-the-job injury, the
Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik will be sure to
investigate whether you also have a claim against a "third party," such as the
manufacturer of unsafe equipment, the owner of the premises or vessel where the
injury occurred (if different from your employer), or against another company
whose employee caused the injury.
In the state of Florida, workers’ compensation payments
usually don’t provide enough of a recovery to help you feel whole again.
Additionally, workers’ compensation isn’t going to cover your pain and suffering
or the losses your family members have suffered. For a
work-related injury, you may be eligible for compensation for any of the
injuries listed below:
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Preexisting conditions that the workplace accelerates or aggravates.
Examples may include a back injury, even though you don't notice the pain
from the injury until later.
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Injuries caused during breaks, lunch hours, and work-sponsored activities
(such as a company picnic), and at-work injuries caused by company
facilities, such as a chair in the company lunchroom.
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Diseases such as lung cancer, if contracted by exposure to toxins at work as
a result of normal working conditions.
- Injuries
resulting from mental and physical strain brought on by increased work
duties or work-related stress. In some states, this includes employees who
develop a disabling mental condition because of the demands of the job and a
supervisor's constant harassment.
If you have been injured on the job,
workers’ compensation law likely applies. These laws are designed to protect
employees who have been injured while on the job. Furthermore, even though your
injury occurred while working, you may be entitled to pursue a claim against any
negligent party who caused your injuries.
If you or your loved one has suffered
work-related injury, contact us. We can help you secure your benefits for
total disability, temporary partial disability, permanent partial disability, or
permanent total disability, as well as handle all complicated matters of
employer-denied claims, uncovered claims, independent contractor claims, Social
Security Disability claims, and third-party tort claims.
Stand up for your rights in the workplace. If you have been treated unfairly or
suffered injury as a result of your job, you may be entitled to compensation.
Call or
email the experienced attorneys of Chalik & Chalik for your complimentary
legal consultation at our Fort Lauderdale or Miami Law Office.
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