South Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney
The firm of Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A. has represented clients in Hollywood, Florida, and the entire state of Florida for over 37 years. Our firm has represented clients that were injured and families of victims that were killed as a result of work related accidents, albeit car accidents on the job or any other work related incident or accident. If the accident was as a result of the negligence or carelessness of another, we can help you today. Let our family protect you and your family.
Our South Florida Workers’ Compensation attorneys are asked on a frequent basis what the maximum amount of indemnity benefits can be collected, if an authorized workers’ compensation doctor takes you out of work due to your work related injuries. The answer is $746.16, and the explanation below was summarized in a memo from the CFO of the State of Florida.
Florida Department of Financial Services Tom Gallagher Chief Financial Officer
Maximum Workers’ Compensation Rate, Effective January 1, 2008
The Agency for Workforce Innovation, has determined the statewide average weekly wage paid by employers subject to the Florida Unemployment Compensation Law to be $746.00 for the four calendar quarters ending June 30, 2007.
Pursuant to section 440.12 (2), Florida Statutes, the maximum weekly compensation rate for work-related injuries and illnesses shall be equal to 100 percent of the statewide average weekly wage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Accordingly, the maximum weekly compensation rate for work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2008 shall be $746.00.
If you have any questions regarding this Informational Memorandum, please contact one of our south Florida workers’ compensation attorneys at Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A. Today at 888-565-HURT, or 888-565-3474. If you prefer, you can click here to send us an e-mail with a summary of your work related injuries.
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- What You Should Do If you have been injured on the job, you should file a workers compensation claim within thirty days of your injury. You should then be able to see an approved doctor who will be reimbursed by your employer or by your employer’s workers comp carrier. We recommend that you take notes about the circumstances surrounding your accident. Keep a journal of your injury and how it affects your ability to perform your job duties. It could be beneficial to interview any coworkers or other witnesses. Also keep records of your workers comp claim process. If you have any problems receiving medical benefits, lost wages or other benefits, you should seek legal representation right away. Contact the experienced workers compensation lawyers at Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A. today for a free consultation about your case. Call 1-888-565-HURT or fill out our online form.
