Suffering from a work injury? Get a free case review from an experienced workers’ compensation attorney in Delray Beach, Florida.
Unfortunately, accidents do happen on the job site or within the workplace. If you’re unable to return to work from a recent workplace injury or have suffered from a workplace mishap that caused bodily disfigurement, permanent damage to your vision or your ability to walk, your employer’s insurance is responsible for compensating you. Our personal injury lawyers stand with the working class of Delray Beach and will help fight for the compensation you deserve.
No fees unless we win • Same-day consultations available
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to listen to your story, review the evidence, and determine the strength of your claim.
Our team moves quickly to preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and secure documentation.
We ensure you are receiving the proper medical attention and that your injuries are fully documented to reflect the true impact on your life.
We present a comprehensive demand to the insurance companies. We handle all direct communication, protecting you from their high-pressure tactics.
While many cases settle out of court, we are always prepared to take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement.
Delray Beach is home to workers from all over the world. Our community values all individuals from part-timers on work visas, construction workers, teachers, restaurant employees, lawn and pool maintenance workers, hotel staff, and office workers. Regardless of your field of work, if you’re injured on the job, you have the right to file workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, accidents do happen on the job site or within the workplace. If you are unable to return to work from a recent workplace injury or have suffered from a workplace mishap that has caused bodily disfigurement, permanent damage to your vision or your ability to walk, your employer’s insurance is responsible for compensating you. Our Delray Beach work injury attorneys will fight for the compensation you deserve.
You can recover the following damages in a workers’ compensation claim:
Workers’ compensation also pays for funeral costs and provides benefits to the family in the case of an on-the-job death. There are varying degrees of workers’ comp available and it truly depends on the severity of the injury and time spent away from work to learn about the benefits you are capable of receiving.
Workers’ compensation is mandated by law in the state of Florida to reduce the number of lawsuits against business owners. If you fall victim to an injury, once you claim workers’ compensation with your employer’s insurance company, you are not permitted to sue your employer for any further medical expenses or loss of wages that you may endure after the settlement. That’s why it’s important to work alongside a Delray Beach workers’ compensation lawyer who will research all of what’s entitled to you before you sign any agreements. Statutes of limitations for workers’ comp claims in Florida are two years from the date of injury. Meaning, workers cannot claim benefits for medical treatment or sue their employer for lost wages after two years.
Our lawyers recommend the following after a work accident:
No fees unless we win • Same-day consultations available
Our workers’ compensation attorneys stand with the working class of Delray Beach. If you’ve been injured at work or denied workers compensation after an on-the-job injury, we’ll go over your case and all the options for recovering the money that is owed to you. We help victims injured in work accidents in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, West Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and the South Florida area. For more information or to schedule your free consultation, please contact us today or give us a call at (561) 450-9355.
No fees unless we win • Same-day consultations available
• Calls and messages returned promptly
• Same-day consultations when possible
• Direct access to your attorney
• You are never passed off to a case manager
• 20+ years handling personal injury cases
• Millions recovered for injured clients
• Deep familiarity with South Florida courts and insurers
No fees unless we win • Same-day consultations available
If you’re injured in an accident, your first priority should be your health. Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel okay at first. Document the accident scene, collect contact information from others involved or witnesses, and report the incident to the appropriate authorities or property owner. It can also help to speak with a personal injury lawyer early to protect your rights.
To have a potential personal injury case, there generally must be: (1) someone else’s negligence, (2) an injury, and (3) a direct connection between the negligence and your injury. A lawyer can help review the facts of your situation and explain whether you may have a valid claim.
No. Porcaro Law Group offers a free consultation so you can discuss your accident and legal options with us at no cost or obligation.
Most personal injury lawyers, including Porcaro LawGroup, work on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay attorney’s fees unless your case results in a recovery.
Florida has time limits, called statutes of limitations, that apply to personal injury cases. In most cases, you have TWO YEARS from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. It’s important to act early, so you don’t miss the deadline.
