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Understanding Work Injuries in the Crestview Community
A serious work injury can happen on any job site. As Crestview continues to grow, our attorneys are here to protect workers in our community's key industries. We have experience representing clients injured in:
- Construction site accidents: With new developments constantly underway, construction workers face daily risks. We handle cases involving falls, machinery accidents, and injuries on both commercial and residential job sites.
- Retail and warehouse injuries: Workers in Crestview's retail centers and warehouses can suffer serious harm from lifting injuries, slip and falls on unsafe surfaces, or accidents involving forklifts and stocking equipment.
- Transportation and logistics accidents: Crestview's location near I-10 makes it a hub for transportation. We represent truck drivers, delivery drivers, and warehouse staff who have been injured in loading dock accidents, vehicle crashes, and other on-the-job incidents.
- Healthcare worker injuries: The dedicated staff at our local hospitals and clinics are at risk for back injuries from lifting patients, slips and falls, and other injuries. We fight to ensure they receive the care they deserve.
Your Rights Under Florida's Workers' Compensation System
Florida's workers' compensation system is a "no-fault" program. This means you do not have to prove your employer was negligent to receive benefits; you only need to prove that your injury occurred in the course and scope of your employment. This system is designed to provide you with specific, crucial benefits to help you recover:
- Medical care: 100% of authorized medical treatment, including doctor visits, surgery, physical therapy, and prescription medications.
- Lost wages: A portion of your average weekly wages while you are unable to work, known as "indemnity benefits".
- Disability benefits: Compensation for permanent impairments resulting from your work injury.
- Vocational rehabilitation: Assistance with job retraining and placement if you cannot return to your previous line of work.
Why Insurance Companies Make It Difficult and How We Fight Back
While the system is meant to help, insurance companies often create roadblocks to protect their profits. They may deny your claim, delay approving necessary medical care, or pressure you into a quick, lowball settlement. This is where Michles & Booth steps in. Our Crestview certified workers' comp specialists fight back by:
- Challenging unfair denials: We immediately file a Petition for Benefits to fight wrongful denials and force the insurance company to act.
- Demanding medical authorization: We pressure the insurance carrier to approve the doctors and treatments you need to recover, instead of letting them delay your care.
- Calculating the true value of your claim: We ensure that any settlement offer fully accounts for your future medical needs and lost earning capacity, not just your immediate bills.
- Leveling the playing field: The insurance company has a team of lawyers on its side. We provide you with the experienced legal firepower you need to fight for your rights.
How We Guide You Through Your Crestview Workers' Comp Claim
Our process is designed to be clear, supportive, and effective.
- Free consultation at our Crestview office: Meet with a local attorney certified in Florida workers’ compensation to discuss your case, understand your rights, and get your questions answered with no obligation.
- Filing the claim & managing all paperwork: We handle every form, deadline, and piece of paperwork, ensuring your claim is filed correctly and on time.
- Ensuring you receive proper medical care: We work to get you to the right doctors and specialists for your injuries.
- Fighting for every dollar of your lost wages: We make sure your lost wage benefits are calculated correctly and paid promptly.
- Representing you in hearings & appeals: If the insurance company refuses to be fair, our skilled litigators will represent you in court.
