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FloridaWorkers Compensation Lawyers in Monroe County, Florida

All states have enacted workers' compensation laws. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides a replacement for lost wages and medical benefits to an employment who is injured at work or during the course of his or her employment.


In exchange, the employee relinquishes the right to bring a lawsuit against the employer for a tort claim or negligence.


Workers' comp is also intended to provide payments to employees for permanent or temporary disabilities.


In most states, it is against the law for an employer to fire an employee for reporting an injury covered under workers' compensation.


Contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer in Monroe County, Florida if you were injured at work or during the course of your employment.

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Stephen Jay Bronis

Stephen Jay Bronis
Stephen J. Bronis
159 Harbor Dr
Tavernier, FL 33070
Licensed for 51 years, Stephen Jay Bronis is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Duke Law School... read more >

Jonathan Robert Alden

Jonathan Robert Alden
Gulf Coast Dispute Resolution Services
PO Box 5351
Key West, FL 33045
Licensed for 15 years, Jonathan Robert Alden is a Business Law and Family Law lawyer who attended Maurice A. Deane School of Law - Hofstra ... read more >

Gary William Pollack

Gary William Pollack
Gary W. Pollack, P.A.
103400 Overseas Hwy Ste 215
Key Largo, FL 33037
Licensed for 44 years, Gary William Pollack is a Legal Malpractice and Estate Planning lawyer who attended University of Miami School of La... read more >

Timothy Nicholas Thomes

Timothy Nicholas Thomes
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A.
35 Ocean Reef Dr Ste 145
Key Largo, FL 33037
Licensed for 40 years, Timothy Nicholas Thomes is a Business Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Marshall-Wythe School of Law - Wil... read more >

Mary Grace Balazs

Mary Grace Balazs
Law Office of Mary Grace Balazs, PLLC
122 Bimini Dr
Duck Key, FL 33050
Licensed for 15 years, Mary Grace Balazs is a Employment Law lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Jose F Torres

Jose F Torres
Campbell & Malafy
10887 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
Licensed for 26 years, Jose F Torres is a Employment Law lawyer who attended University of Miami School of Law... read more >

Christine Lynne Wilson

Christine Lynne Wilson
150 N Sunrise Dr
Tavernier, FL 33070
Licensed for 26 years, Christine Lynne Wilson is a Employment Law lawyer who attended New York Law School... read more >

E Cheryl Culberson

E Cheryl Culberson
E Cheryl Culberson, Esq. P.A.
161 Leoni Dr
Islamorada, FL 33036
Licensed for 23 years, E Cheryl Culberson is a Family Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended St. Thomas University School of Law... read more >

Dorothy J Harden

Dorothy J Harden
Attorney at Law
Attorney at Law PO Box 370441
Key Largo, FL 33037
Licensed for 30 years, Dorothy J Harden is a Family Law and Business Law lawyer who attended University of Miami School of Law... read more >

Charles Mead Britt III

Charles Mead Britt III
State Attorney's Office
530 Whitehead St Ste 301
Key West, FL 33040
Licensed for 19 years, Charles Mead Britt III is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >
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Certified in Workers' Compensation

Florida Bar Board Certification in Workers' Compensation - Under Rule 6-11.2, the term "Workers' Compensation" is defined as "the analysis and litigation of problems or controversies arising out of the Florida Workers' Compensation Law" under Chapter 440 of the Florida Statutes.

In Florida, workers' compensation attorneys often go to trial to prosecute or defend a claim which can include a claim for attorney's fees.

Attorneys also participate in rule nisi petitions and hearings for the enforcement of a workers' compensation order.

Many of these hearings and trials take place within the jurisdiction of the Florida Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.

Workers' Compensation attorneys in Florida also handle appeals in federal workers' compensation matters, Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act matters, and other circuit court actions.

Florida Lawyers certified as specialist in Workers' Compensation by the Florida Board of Legal Specialization have demonstrated substantial involvement in this area of the law.


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National Employment Lawyers Association

The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.


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