Workers’ Compensation

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | September 2, 2023 | Workers’ Compensation

Put simply, a workers’ compensation attorney handles workers’ compensation claims on behalf of injured workers. Millions of such claims arise each year. Unfortunately, far too many workers lose their claims because they failed to hire a lawyer. Below is a list of only a few… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | May 10, 2023 | Workers’ Compensation

Back injuries are a common type of workplace injury. Unfortunately, a back injury can have devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences. On-the-job back injuries include spinal cord injury, herniated or bulging discs, pinched nerves, fractured vertebrae, sprains, and strains.  You should receive workers’ compensation benefits… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | March 26, 2023 | Workers’ Compensation

Back injuries are common work-related injuries. A back injury can cause chronic pain and limited range of motion. An employee could be out of work for several months or years due to a back injury.  Common on-the-job back injuries include: Falls and overexertion are common… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | March 26, 2023 | Workers’ Compensation

You can and should hire an attorney to help you pursue a Florida workers’ compensation claim. After all, the workers’ compensation claim process includes many pitfalls for the unwary. You will need an attorney to help you navigate your way through each one of them…. read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | February 24, 2023 | Workers’ Compensation

A work injury can prevent you from working during your recovery. The workers’ compensation insurance company will hopefully pay your benefits without delay. However, there could be situations where you might have to sue because of a work-related injury. For example, you might sue your… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | February 2, 2023 | Workers’ Compensation

If you suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident at work, it is critical that you undertake the appropriate actions. Failing to do so could jeopardize your right to receive full compensation. Below is a general description of the steps you need to take. … read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | November 21, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation

If you perform repetitive movements with your hands and wrists, you risk developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The National Library of Medicine reports that up to three out of every 1,000 people in the United States will develop carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome can… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | November 18, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation

Sustaining a work injury has many consequences. In addition to the pain and suffering you experience because of the injury and the struggle to recover, you might also incur a loss of income. Florida’s workers’ compensation laws provide lost time benefits for employees injured on… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | October 29, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation

If you were injured on the job in Florida, your employer is generally required to provide you with workers’ compensation benefits until you are well enough to return to work, assuming you promptly notify your employer of your injury and apply for benefits. You are… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | September 26, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation in Florida covers work-related illnesses and injuries that occur within the course and scope of your employment. These benefits cover medical bills, partial lost wages, and disability payments. However, there are times when Florida law may disqualify you from receiving these benefits.  Here,… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | August 11, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation

You almost certainly cannot file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida just because you suffered exposure to COVID-19 at work. The only way to win such a lawsuit would be if your employer intentionally infected you with COVID-19. However, you can file a workers’ compensation… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | June 29, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation

Workers injured on the job are generally covered by Florida’s workers’ compensation system. Most employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Failing to have worker’s comp insurance could result in fines and criminal charges.  However, some businesses are exempt from workers’ compensation requirements. If… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | June 7, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation

Employees who sustain a work-related injury can file a workers’ compensation claim. Most employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Workers are entitled to benefits, and employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who file workers’ comp claims. Florida Law Prohibiting… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | May 13, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation

Most people injured at work recover from their work injury and return to their jobs. Prompt medical care helps reduce the risk of permanent injuries. Unfortunately, some workers sustain disabilities or permanent impairments because of work injuries, even though they have excellent medical care. What… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | April 21, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation

Florida’s workers’ compensation program applies to most workplace injuries that occur during the ordinary course of employment. Therefore, an injured worker can file a workers’ compensation claim.  Some injured workers may also have a personal injury claim against a third party. Third-party claims can provide… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | April 2, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation

Florida’s workers’ compensation system covers most work-related injuries and illnesses. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that provides benefits for injured employees.  In most cases, an injured employee cannot sue their employer for a work accident. Instead, the employee’s only recourse is to file a… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | September 23, 2021 | Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation insurance generally covers accidents that happen at work. The purpose of workers’ comp is to provide medical treatment for injured employees. It also provides wage replacement benefits if the person cannot work because of their injury. Workers’ compensation does not pay for your… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | August 31, 2021 | Workers’ Compensation

Have you been injured in a workplace accident in Clearwater, Florida? If so, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills and lost wages by filing a workers’ compensation claim. The vast majority of Florida employers are required to purchase workers’ compensation… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | August 24, 2021 | Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation isn’t without its conditions and limitations. There are instances when a claimant’s behavior can disqualify them from receiving benefits. For instance, after your injury, your doctor may have advised you against engaging in certain behaviors or participating in certain activities. Why? Some behaviors… read more