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In Florida, the workers compensation laws have a number of unique provisions. For example, a voluntary settlement of workers compensation benefits can be arrived at. Also, only employers with four or more employees are required to have workers compensation insurance.
The occupational hazards of heart disease and hypertension (high blood pressure) in firefighters, law enforcement officers (state police, sheriffs, etc.) and correctional officers working in the state of Florida are covered by the Heart and Lung Bill.
If you are hurt on the job or you become ill because of conditions on your job in Florida, it's important that you document your injury or illness right away, and make a written request for medical care and workers compensation benefits from your employer immediately.
Some illnesses can take years to develop after the initial exposure. The moment you suspect your condition may be linked to a prior or current place of employment you should report the condition to the employer and get documentation from your doctor.
In cases where an employee is killed on the job, the claim for workers compensation benefits should still be made early: 30 days after a death or injury or illness report is the deadline for Florida workers compensation claim filing. If a claim (known as a Petition for Benefits) is not filed with the 30-day limit, the chance of getting workers comp benefits may be lost forever.
If you or someone you love has been injured, killed or contacted an illness while on the job, you should contact an experienced workers compensation attorney for legal assistance. For more information regarding your legal rights, contact us today. We will connect you with a Florida workers compensation attorney immediately.
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