Workers' Compensation and On the Job Injuries (OJI)
If you have been injured in a job related injury and need to speak with a lawyer in Central Florida, contact The Law Offices of Pardy & Rodriguez, P.A. To schedule a free consultation at our law offices in Orlando or Kissimmee, Florida, call 407-481-0066 or contact us by e-mail.
Know Your Rights
At your free consultation, we can discuss your case and explain your rights. Our attorneys are pleased to assist clients who speak English and Spanish.
Workers' Compensation Claim or Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Many people are uncertain about the process of filing a workers' compensation (sometimes called workman's comp) claim. Employees who do not understand the system often worry that their boss will get angry with them and retaliate if they file for workers' compensation benefits. Our firm can answer your questions.
Importantly, people need to understand that workers' compensation claims are not a lawsuit against the employer. When you file for workers' compensation, your claim is reviewed through an administrative process. Employers pay into the workers' compensation system, which works in many ways like insurance. When an employee suffers a back injury, knee injury or other injury, the workers' compensation system provides benefits to the worker for lost wages and medical bills.
The worker who has been injured does not have to prove that the accident was the fault of the employer. Unlike a personal injury lawsuit, where a plaintiff may have to prove that the defendant was negligent in some way, an employee seeking workman's comp benefits is not required to prove negligence.
Contact Us
To learn more about workers' compensation, or to discuss a personal injury lawsuit, call 407-481-0066 to contact The Law Offices of Pardy & Rodriguez, P.A., in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida.
