WE HAVE RECOVERED MILLIONS
OF DOLLARS FOR OUR CLIENTS
$3,400,000
Traffic Fatality
$2,150,000
Traffic Accident
$1,300,000
Motorcycle Accident
WE HAVE RECOVERED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR OUR CLIENTS
$3,400,000 |
$2,150,000 |
$1,300,000 |
Traffic Accident |
Traffic Fatality |
Motorcycle Fatality |
WE HAVE RECOVERED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR OUR CLIENTS
$3,400,000 |
$2,150,000 |
$1,300,000 |
Traffic Accident |
Traffic Fatality |
Motorcycle Accident |
WORKERS COMPENSATION LAWYER IN JACKSONVILLE
Work injuries are often associated to dangerous jobs but people are injured at work in all types of industries, every day. And when a serious injury happens at work it can be devastating for the person who is injured and in many cases their families as well.
If you or a loved one were involved in an accident and were injured at work, speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. Our legal team knows Florida’s workers compensation laws very well and how to use those laws to assure that you receive proper compensation while you are unable to work and while you are recovering. Learn more below about workers compensation laws in Florida and how we can help you manage the difficulties of a work related injury.
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WORKERS COMPENSATION LAWYER IN JACKSONVILLE
Work injuries are often associated to dangerous jobs but people are injured at work in all types of industries, every day. And when a serious injury happens at work it can be devastating for the person who is injured and in many cases their families as well.
If you or a loved one were involved in an accident and were injured at work, speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. Our legal team knows Florida’s workers compensation laws very well and how to use those laws to assure that you receive proper compensation while you are unable to work and while you are recovering. Learn more below about workers compensation laws in Florida and how we can help you manage the difficulties of a work related injury.
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WORKERS COMPENSATION LAWYER IN JACKSONVILLE
Work injuries are often associated to dangerous jobs but people are injured at work in all types of industries, every day. And when a serious injury happens at work it can be devastating for the person who is injured and in many cases their families as well.
If you or a loved one were involved in an accident and were injured at work, speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. Our legal team knows Florida’s workers compensation laws very well and how to use those laws to assure that you receive proper compensation while you are unable to work and while you are recovering. Learn more below about workers compensation laws in Florida and how we can help you manage the difficulties of a work related injury.
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ABOUT WORKERS COMPENSATION IN FLORIDA
Florida workers compensation laws were enacted to protect workers who are hurt or injured at work and as a result of that injury, are unable to work and or require medical care. Most of us don’t think about workers compensation until we are involved in an accident at work and are not able to pay for medical care and or cannot go to work and earn a paycheck.
Florida requires businesses to carry workers compensation insurance based on their number of employees and their industry. Employer’s Florida workers compensation insurance provides compensation for lost wages and also pays for medical care for workers who were injured while working on the job. The most common question from our clients is: how much compensation?
Florida workers maximum compensation is calculated each year for the coming year based on the statewide average weekly wage. And “the maximum weekly compensation for work-related injuries and illnesses shall be equal to 100% of the statewide average weekly wage, rounded to the nearest dollar.” However, for most employees with temporary of permanent disabilities, this translates into being compensated at approximately 66% of their normal weekly wages because their particular wages are above the statewide average.
Compensation for medical care is separate from compensation for lost wages. Your employer’s workers compensation insurance provider must pay 100% of your medical treatment costs. This includes compensation for medical treatment, therapy and medications.
Unfortunately, workers compensation does not often come quickly. In Florida, the average amount of time it takes to receive a settlement check is approximately 15 months. And while most workers compensation cases are settled, it may be better for a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville to take your case to trial. Either way, we advise and assist our clients in seeking and documenting all appropriate medical treatment, therapy and medications for their injuries. The cost of your medical care can motivate the insurance provider to agree to a more beneficial settlement sooner.
ABOUT WORKERS COMPENSATION IN FLORIDA
Florida workers compensation laws were enacted to protect workers who are hurt or injured at work and as a result of that injury, are unable to work and or require medical care. Most of us don’t think about workers compensation until we are involved in an accident at work and are not able to pay for medical care and or cannot go to work and earn a paycheck.
Florida requires businesses to carry workers compensation insurance based on their number of employees and their industry. Employer’s Florida workers compensation insurance provides compensation for lost wages and also pays for medical care for workers who were injured while working on the job. The most common question from our clients is: how much compensation?
Florida workers maximum compensation is calculated each year for the coming year based on the statewide average weekly wage. And “the maximum weekly compensation for work-related injuries and illnesses shall be equal to 100% of the statewide average weekly wage, rounded to the nearest dollar.” However, for most employees with temporary of permanent disabilities, this translates into being compensated at approximately 66% of their normal weekly wages because their particular wages are above the statewide average.
Compensation for medical care is separate from compensation for lost wages. Your employer’s workers compensation insurance provider must pay 100% of your medical treatment costs. This includes compensation for medical treatment, therapy and medications.
Unfortunately, workers compensation does not often come quickly. In Florida, the average amount of time it takes to receive a settlement check is approximately 15 months. And while most workers compensation cases are settled, it may be better for a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville to take your case to trial. Either way, we advise and assist our clients in seeking and documenting all appropriate medical treatment, therapy and medications for their injuries. The cost of your medical care can motivate the insurance provider to agree to a more beneficial settlement sooner.
ABOUT WORKERS COMPENSATION IN FLORIDA
Florida workers compensation laws were enacted to protect workers who are hurt or injured at work and as a result of that injury, are unable to work and or require medical care. Most of us don’t think about workers compensation until we are involved in an accident at work and are not able to pay for medical care and or cannot go to work and earn a paycheck.
Florida requires businesses to carry workers compensation insurance based on their number of employees and their industry. Employer’s Florida workers compensation insurance provides compensation for lost wages and also pays for medical care for workers who were injured while working on the job. The most common question from our clients is: how much compensation?
Florida workers maximum compensation is calculated each year for the coming year based on the statewide average weekly wage. And “the maximum weekly compensation for work-related injuries and illnesses shall be equal to 100% of the statewide average weekly wage, rounded to the nearest dollar.” However, for most employees with temporary of permanent disabilities, this translates into being compensated at approximately 66% of their normal weekly wages because their particular wages are above the statewide average.
Compensation for medical care is separate from compensation for lost wages. Your employer’s workers compensation insurance provider must pay 100% of your medical treatment costs. This includes compensation for medical treatment, therapy and medications.
Unfortunately, workers compensation does not often come quickly. In Florida, the average amount of time it takes to receive a settlement check is approximately 15 months. And while most workers compensation cases are settled, it may be better for a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville to take your case to trial. Either way, we advise and assist our clients in seeking and documenting all appropriate medical treatment, therapy and medications for their injuries. The cost of your medical care can motivate the insurance provider to agree to a more beneficial settlement sooner.
FLORIDA WORKERS COMPENSATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Workers compensation was created to protect workers from the impacts of a work related injury. However, workers who have been injured at work must remember that workers compensation is provided by private insurance companies that are focused on their bottom line. And matching their familiarity with workers compensation laws in Florida with the experience of a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville will provide you with the guidance necessary to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about workers compensation in Florida.
Q: How much should I claim, and how much is a fair settlement?
A: First, it is important to understand that a workers compensation claim is not like a personal injury lawsuit. Workers compensation was created to compensate you for lost wages and medical care, not to compensate you for pain and suffering or property losses. That said, A McGRATH GIBSON LAW workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville can help you prepare a claim that includes 100% of all medical costs including all treatments, therapy and prescription medication.
The other aspect of your claim is compensation for lost wages. This is the area of your workers compensation claim that your employer’s insurance company will try to keep as low as possible. As of January 2024, according to Florida workers compensation law, insurance providers are legally allowed to pay out a maximum weekly compensation rate of $1,260.00, (and can include the value of benefits and bonuses). And the minimum weekly compensation rate of $20.00. And somehow, 2/3 of a worker’s pay has become the precedent that insurance companies will use as an excuse to justify their lack of proper compensation.
Therefore, it is in your best interest to seek appropriate and thorough medical treatment and therapy for any injuries related to your workplace injuries as soon as possible. And continue all treatments and therapies as long as they are helping you recover. The cost of your ongoing care can sometimes motivate the insurance provider to close your case with a much higher settlement amount. And the guidance of an experienced workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville from McGRATH GIBSON LAW will be a great help in negotiating a fair and proper claim.
In addition, it is also important to know that Florida law only requires workers compensation insurance providers to pay out a maximum of 80% of your weekly wages for medical expenses and compensation for wages.
Q: I don’t like the doctor they sent me to. Am I allowed to see a different doctor?
A: Yes. If you do not like the doctor you were sent to, you may request a different doctor. Under Florida’s workers compensation law you can only change doctors one time.
Q: The doctor they sent me to has referred me to a specialist but the insurance company will not tell me what specialist to see?
A: Under Florida law, injured workers are entitled to care from a specialist. If your authorized treating physician has referred you to a specialist, ask for the referral in writing. If the insurance provider does not give you the name or contact information of the specialist they would like you to see, speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. Our legal team will file a petition for benefits on your behalf that will require the insurance company to explain to a judge why they will not provide the benefit your doctor has recommended.
Q: I told my manager that I was injured at work but I have not been sent to a doctor yet. What should I do?
A: Always report injuries at work in writing, dated and signed. And it is advisable to report your injuries to multiple parties or levels of management. This will help assure that your reports receive proper attention. If you are still not being referred to your company’s workers compensation insurance provider or to a company doctor, you should attempt to contact them yourself. And if you do not know who to contact and your employer will not tell you who to contact, you should speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. In Florida, workers compensation insurance providers can deny claims if they are not made within 30 days of the accident/injury.
Q: My doctor released me from care and said that I was being moved to MMI. What does MMI mean?
A: MMI is Maximum Medical Improvement and is based upon reasonable medical probability. It is the point in your treatment and care where your doctor believes that you have fully recovered or expects no further recovery from your injury or improvement to your medical condition. Being moved to MMI status is also significant in that is marks the end of eligibility for workers compensation wage loss benefits. It is the point where your doctor believes that you are ok to go back to work. If you do not agree with your doctor’s opinion, contact a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON for a courtesy case evaluation.
MAKING THE MOST OF WORKERS COMPENSATION
For those who have been involved in an accident and injured at work, workers compensation laws and exactly what they can do for you is largely unknown and complicated. And most of the guidance an injured worker receives about their actual benefits is from their employer’s workers compensation insurance provider.
If you were injured at work and have questions about workers compensation and would feel more comfortable by having a knowledgeable voice in your corner, speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. Our workers compensation attorneys have a thorough understanding and years of experience with Florida’s worker’s compensation laws. We’ll provide answer to all of your questions and explain the medical care and financial compensation you are entitled to.
FLORIDA WORKERS COMPENSATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Workers compensation was created to protect workers from the impacts of a work related injury. However, workers who have been injured at work must remember that workers compensation is provided by private insurance companies that are focused on their bottom line. And matching their familiarity with workers compensation laws in Florida with the experience of a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville will provide you with the guidance necessary to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about workers compensation in Florida.
Q: How much should I claim, and how much is a fair settlement?
A: First, it is important to understand that a workers compensation claim is not like a personal injury lawsuit. Workers compensation was created to compensate you for lost wages and medical care, not to compensate you for pain and suffering or property losses. That said, A McGRATH GIBSON LAW workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville can help you prepare a claim that includes 100% of all medical costs including all treatments, therapy and prescription medication.
The other aspect of your claim is compensation for lost wages. This is the area of your workers compensation claim that your employer’s insurance company will try to keep as low as possible. As of January 2024, according to Florida workers compensation law, insurance providers are legally allowed to pay out a maximum weekly compensation rate of $1,260.00, (and can include the value of benefits and bonuses). And the minimum weekly compensation rate of $20.00. And somehow, 2/3 of a worker’s pay has become the precedent that insurance companies will use as an excuse to justify their lack of proper compensation.
Therefore, it is in your best interest to seek appropriate and thorough medical treatment and therapy for any injuries related to your workplace injuries as soon as possible. And continue all treatments and therapies as long as they are helping you recover. The cost of your ongoing care can sometimes motivate the insurance provider to close your case with a much higher settlement amount. And the guidance of an experienced workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville from McGRATH GIBSON LAW will be a great help in negotiating a fair and proper claim.
In addition, it is also important to know that Florida law only requires workers compensation insurance providers to pay out a maximum of 80% of your weekly wages for medical expenses and compensation for wages.
Q: I don’t like the doctor they sent me to. Am I allowed to see a different doctor?
A: Yes. If you do not like the doctor you were sent to, you may request a different doctor. Under Florida’s workers compensation law you can only change doctors one time.
Q: The doctor they sent me to has referred me to a specialist but the insurance company will not tell me what specialist to see?
A: Under Florida law, injured workers ae entitled to care from a specialist. If your authorized treating physician has referred you to a specialist, ask for the referral in writing. If the insurance provider does not give you the name or contact information of the specialist they would like you to see, speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. Our legal team will file a petition for benefits on your behalf that will require the insurance company to explain to a judge why they will not provide the benefit your doctor has recommended.
Q: I told my manager that I was injured at work but I have not been sent to a doctor yet. What should I do?
A: Always report injuries at work in writing, dated and signed. And it is advisable to report your injuries to multiple parties or levels of management. This will help assure that your reports receive proper attention. If you are still not being referred to your company’s workers compensation insurance provider or to a company doctor, you should attempt to contact them yourself. And if you do not know who to contact and your employer will not tell you who to contact, you should speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. In Florida, workers compensation insurance providers can deny claims if they are not made within 30 days of the accident/injury.
Q: My doctor released me from care and said that I was being moved to MMI. What does MMI mean?
A: MMI is Maximum Medical Improvement and is based upon reasonable medical probability. It is the point in your treatment and care where your doctor believes that you have fully recovered or expects no further recovery from your injury or improvement to your medical condition. Being moved to MMI status is also significant in that is marks the end of eligibility for workers compensation wage loss benefits. It is the point where your doctor believes that you are ok to go back to work. If you do not agree with your doctor’s opinion, contact a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON for a courtesy case evaluation.
MAKING THE MOST OF WORKERS COMPENSATION
For those who have been involved in an accident and injured at work, workers compensation laws and exactly what they can do for you is largely unknown and complicated. And most of the guidance an injured worker receives about their actual benefits is from their employer’s workers compensation insurance provider.
If you were injured at work and have questions about workers compensation and would feel more comfortable by having a knowledgeable voice in your corner, speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. Our workers compensation attorneys have a thorough understanding and years of experience with Florida’s worker’s compensation laws. We’ll provide answer to all of your questions and explain the medical care and financial compensation you are entitled to.
FLORIDA WORKERS COMPENSATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Workers compensation was created to protect workers from the impacts of a work related injury. However, workers who have been injured at work must remember that workers compensation is provided by private insurance companies that are focused on their bottom line. And matching their familiarity with workers compensation laws in Florida with the experience of a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville will provide you with the guidance necessary to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about workers compensation in Florida.
Q: How much should I claim, and how much is a fair settlement?
A: First, it is important to understand that a workers compensation claim is not like a personal injury lawsuit. Workers compensation was created to compensate you for lost wages and medical care, not to compensate you for pain and suffering or property losses. That said, A McGRATH GIBSON LAW workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville can help you prepare a claim that includes 100% of all medical costs including all treatments, therapy and prescription medication.
The other aspect of your claim is compensation for lost wages. This is the area of your workers compensation claim that your employer’s insurance company will try to keep as low as possible. As of January 2024, according to Florida workers compensation law, insurance providers are legally allowed to pay out a maximum weekly compensation rate of $1,260.00, (and can include the value of benefits and bonuses). And the minimum weekly compensation rate of $20.00. And somehow, 2/3 of a worker’s pay has become the precedent that insurance companies will use as an excuse to justify their lack of proper compensation.
Therefore, it is in your best interest to seek appropriate and thorough medical treatment and therapy for any injuries related to your workplace injuries as soon as possible. And continue all treatments and therapies as long as they are helping you recover. The cost of your ongoing care can sometimes motivate the insurance provider to close your case with a much higher settlement amount. And the guidance of an experienced workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville from McGRATH GIBSON LAW will be a great help in negotiating a fair and proper claim.
In addition, it is also important to know that Florida law only requires workers compensation insurance providers to pay out a maximum of 80% of your weekly wages for medical expenses and compensation for wages.
Q: I don’t like the doctor they sent me to. Am I allowed to see a different doctor?
A: Yes. If you do not like the doctor you were sent to, you may request a different doctor. Under Florida’s workers compensation law you can only change doctors one time.
Q: The doctor they sent me to has referred me to a specialist but the insurance company will not tell me what specialist to see?
A: Under Florida law, injured workers ae entitled to care from a specialist. If your authorized treating physician has referred you to a specialist, ask for the referral in writing. If the insurance provider does not give you the name or contact information of the specialist they would like you to see, speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. Our legal team will file a petition for benefits on your behalf that will require the insurance company to explain to a judge why they will not provide the benefit your doctor has recommended.
Q: I told my manager that I was injured at work but I have not been sent to a doctor yet. What should I do?
A: Always report injuries at work in writing, dated and signed. And it is advisable to report your injuries to multiple parties or levels of management. This will help assure that your reports receive proper attention. If you are still not being referred to your company’s workers compensation insurance provider or to a company doctor, you should attempt to contact them yourself. And if you do not know who to contact and your employer will not tell you who to contact, you should speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. In Florida, workers compensation insurance providers can deny claims if they are not made within 30 days of the accident/injury.
Q: My doctor released me from care and said that I was being moved to MMI. What does MMI mean?
A: MMI is Maximum Medical Improvement and is based upon reasonable medical probability. It is the point in your treatment and care where your doctor believes that you have fully recovered or expects no further recovery from your injury or improvement to your medical condition. Being moved to MMI status is also significant in that is marks the end of eligibility for workers compensation wage loss benefits. It is the point where your doctor believes that you are ok to go back to work. If you do not agree with your doctor’s opinion, contact a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON for a courtesy case evaluation.
MAKING THE MOST OF WORKERS COMPENSATION
For those who have been involved in an accident and injured at work, workers compensation laws and exactly what they can do for you is largely unknown and complicated. And most of the guidance an injured worker receives about their actual benefits is from their employer’s workers compensation insurance provider.
If you were injured at work and have questions about workers compensation and would feel more comfortable by having a knowledgeable voice in your corner, speak with a workers compensation lawyer in Jacksonville at McGRATH GIBSON LAW. Our workers compensation attorneys have a thorough understanding and years of experience with Florida’s worker’s compensation laws. We’ll provide answer to all of your questions and explain the medical care and financial compensation you are entitled to.
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PERSONAL INJURY | FAMILY LAW | CRIMINAL LAW
ATTORNEY DISCLAIMER
The Jacksonville personal injury attorneys, family law attorneys and criminal defense attorneys of McGRATH GIBSON are licensed to practice in the states of Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Additionally, we represent the injured throughout the United States pro hoc vice, and with the help of local counsel. While we strive to personally handle all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims there are occasions where cases may be referred to another lawyer.
We also support our veterans by proudly providing representation for Military Veterans and the Men and Women who currently serve in our armed forces at the Mayport Naval Station, Naval Air Station of Jacksonville, Camp Blanding, United States Army, Army Reserve, United States Marines, Florida National Guard, Air National Guard, United States Coast Guard, Air Force, and Air Force Reserve. McGRATH GIBSON family law attorneys offer representation in the areas of Family Law, Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody and Child Support throughout Florida. Representation for Military Divorce handled throughout the United States and U.S. Territories independently or with local counsel where required.
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. This website is not intended to be an advertisement or solicitation. Material contained in the McGRATH GIBSON website is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice or solicitation of legal services. Transmission of information from this website is not intended to create, and its receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship between the law firm of McGRATH GIBSON and the reader. In the event that any information on this website does not conform fully with regulations in any jurisdiction, this law firm will not accept representation based on that information.
Information contained herein is the exclusive property of McGRATH GIBSON and may not be copied, reproduced retransmitted or otherwise utilized for any purpose without the express written consent of McGRATH GIBSON.
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