Workers’ Compensation

Our Workplace Injury Lawyers Fight for Maximum Benefits
If you were injured on the job, you may have thought you were safe and eligible to receive benefits. It can be a shock to face delays, a denial of your claim, or to receive benefits so low that you and your family suffer. At Panzer Law, we take on the most challenging workers’ compensation cases with confidence, skill, and a personal dedication to you, your family, and your future.

Injured on the Job? You Deserve Help from a Trusted Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
You have dedicated the majority of your day to provide services to your employer, whether working at a construction site, in the hospitality industry, in retail, or in another profession. A job-related injury can happen to anyone, and under Florida law, if you are injured while performing your work duties, you have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are paid to cover the following costs:

• Medical treatment: Workers’ compensation covers the cost of the medical care you need after a workplace injury or illness – but only treatments prescribed by a medical professional who is authorized by the workers’ comp insurance provider of your employer.
• Disability benefits: Should you be unable to perform your former work duties due to your injuries, you are entitled to seek disability benefits during your recovery.
• Death benefits: If your loved one died after sustaining work-related injuries, you have the right to seek death benefits through the workers’ compensation program.

Speak to our Trusted Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
You and your family could be suffering serious consequences if you were injured on the job. You are no longer collecting a paycheck and may require expensive and ongoing medical care, adding stress and anxiety to a difficult situation. You may have filed a workers’ compensation claim and have been left waiting, with no benefits arriving and a long delay.  Like any complicated claim, if you fail to provide precisely the information required, your claim will stall in the system.

It is of great value to engage the services of our legal team at Panzer Law, as we ensure that every detail of your claim is submitted accurately, on time, and with all the supporting documents. Our legal team has an exceptional degree of experience navigating the Florida workers’ compensation system. We help our clients fight for justice and are dedicated “defenders of the injured.” You have spent your working life providing services to your employer – will you be treated fairly? Once we take on your case, we will make sure you are.

What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Can I Expect?

After a workplace injury, you are eligible to claim various types of benefits, including: Benefit checks paid every two weeks, at approximately 64% to two-thirds of the amount you were earning from your regular paycheck, with a cap for higher wage earners. The calculation of your earnings will be based on the 91-day period before you suffered your injury.

How Long Will My Benefits be Paid?
The workers’ compensation system, under Florida law, allows for up to 260 weeks of benefits, or two years. Depending on the degree of your work injuries, you could be eligible for the following benefits:

• Temporary Total Disability: If you need time away from work to recover from your injuries or a work-related illness, you may be eligible for “temporary total disability.” You will not be paid benefits for your first seven days of missing work unless the injury or illness creates a disability for more than 21 days.
• Temporary Partial Disability: If you can return to work after your injury in a limited capacity, such as working at a desk rather than lifting, kneeling, or other physical actions that could slow your recovery or worsen your physical condition, you may be eligible to pursue temporary partial disability benefits. If your employer is unable to accommodate you and provide you with this type of work (which is common in many industries), your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance must pay you 64 percent of your average weekly wage during your recovery.

Navigating the workers’ compensation system in Florida is a nightmare. Any person who is unfamiliar with the process is likely to feel frustrated, confused, and unsure about what to do, what to expect, or how much in benefits should be paid. At Panzer Law, we understand the importance of your benefit checks and can work with you to expedite the resolution of your claim. If you make an error in your submission, your benefit checks will be delayed, and in some cases, denied. You just can’t risk it – and we are here to help.

What to Do if Your Claim Was Denied?
Many claims are denied. This is often due to an employer claiming you were not really injured while on the job or because you did not file the right paperwork at the right time. These are scary and difficult situations, and you need help from an attorney who can navigate the system and achieve results. At Panzer Law, our legal team is experienced, knowledgeable, and ready to break through the challenges and solve even the most difficult cases.

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?
You must report your injury or illness to your employer within 30 days of becoming aware of it. You have two years from the date of your injury (with some exceptions) in which to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Missing filing deadlines can create serious problems, including jeopardizing your claim, and having help from one of our lawyers at Panzer Law could be one of the best decisions you could make.

Why Choose Panzer Law for a Workers’ Compensation Case?
The experience and skill of your attorney could not be more important when it comes to workers’ compensation cases. Our founder, attorney Gil Panzer, holds both a law degree and a master’s degree in economics – lending him a rare level of insight into the complex financial matters associated with worker’s comp claims, including death benefits, permanent total disability benefits, temporary disability benefits, medical benefits, and settlement negotiations.

His experience as a litigator in challenging cases has given him a profound understanding of the system. Both he and the other attorneys on his legal team provide an exceptional level of dedication to the people they serve. Your case will be in the hands of a true professional who cares about you and your family and will keep you informed throughout the duration of your case.