WORKERS' COMPENSATION BY INDUSTRY

Florida Workers' Compensation Claims By Industry

Workers’ compensation is a no fault system and is often the only type of insurance coverage an injured worker has for on the job injuries. Work comp benefits can help replace the lost income an employee has due to a work accident and injury so bills can be paid and your family can be taken care. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to almost everyone in any industry. If you’ve been hurt at work and have questions about work comp benefits, a West Palm Beach workers’ compensation attorney at our firm can help secure benefits that you are entitled to while you recover from your injury.

High-Risk Occupations & Industries in Florida

Injuries can occur at any job. However, some industries are simply more dangerous than others. We can help most employees and workers, including immigrants and undocumented workers, with their workers' comp claims in the following industries:

Construction
Trucking
Transportation & Warehousing
Boating
Agriculture, fishing, hunting, and forestry
State and Local Government
Fire Fighters, Police Officers and First Responders
Industrial and manufacturing
Healthcare and Nursing
Retail Leisure and Hospitality

If you are employed and work in any of these industries and have suffered an on the job injury in the course and scope of your employment, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Our work comp attorneys can help you navigate the claim process to get the benefits you need.

Common Work-Related Injuries

If you had an accident that occurred during the course and scope of your employment, you will likely be eligible for Florida workers’ compensation benefits.
The following are some common work-related injuries that are reported:

Slip & Falls
Lifting Injuries
Over-Exertion
Repetitive Trauma
OSHA Violations
Injuries Due to Workplace Violence
Car, Truck and Vehicle Accidents
Construction Vehicle Accidents

The following are a few commonly reported work-related illnesses:

Hearing loss

Skin diseases (skin cancer, dermatitis, and eczema)

Respiratory illnesses (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, mesothelioma, tuberculosis, and silicosis)

No matter what injury or illness you have suffered in the course and scope of your employment, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits including
indemnity or lost wages and medical care and treatment. Contact a board certified workers’ compensation attorney. Our Florida workers’ comp lawyers at Vassallo, Bilotta & Davis can help.

Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates certain minimum safety standards for almost every industry. Unfortunately, some employers ignore these regulations. If your employer has ignored an OSHA regulation, workers’ compensation immunity may not apply and you may be able to pursue a personal injury matter against the employer.

As a reminder, your employer does not need to violate an OSHA regulation for you to be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a no fault system and benefits should be provided regardless of who’s fault it is. If your injury was virtually certain to occur, your employer will not be protected under workers’ compensation immunity and you can pursue a personal injury claim, in addition to your workers’ compensation claim.

So if you were injured as a result of a clear OSHA violation, you may have a personal injury claim against your employer and you should contact an experienced workers’
compensation lawyer to help discuss your legal rights and options.

Contact Vassallo, Bilotta and Davis to Learn About Your Rights