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David M. Benenfeld, P.A.
7800 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Building F
Suite 216
Sunrise, FL 33351
Phone: (954) 677-0155
Fax: (954) 677-0773
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Workers' Compensation
- A Closer Look at ACL Knee Injuries and Florida Workers’ Compensation Benefits
- Broward County Burn Victims Eligible for Workers’ Compensation
- 15 Lifting Tips to Prevent a South Florida Lifting Injury
- Adjusting to a Florida Work Amputation Injury
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Should I trust a doctor that my company is requiring me to go to after my work-related injury?
A: After a Florida work injury, your employer or their insurance company cannot require you to go to their company doctor. In fact, if your company is requesting that you visit their medical provider, you should be hesitant in doing so. The best option would be for you to consult with a local and experienced workers’ comp lawyer in Florida who will be able point you in the right direction and answer your questions about this situation.
There are some doctors out there that owe their livelihood to insurance companies and will report what they think the insurance companies want to hear. Going to a doctor like that will most likely hurt your Florida workers’ comp claim. Not all doctors participate in unethical behaviors, as there are many physicians who give neutral medical exams and provide a full and honest evaluation of injuries.
Before choosing a doctor, consult with a South Florida workers’ compensation lawyer who will be able to steer you in the right direction. The attorney most likely will be familiar with certain local doctors and the way they perform these medical evaluations.
Also, make sure you write down what the doctor asked you, how he examined you, if any tests were taken, and how long the exam lasted. It is a good idea to jot down these notes as soon as your appointment is over so that the exam is still clear in your mind. This will help your attorney when working on your Florida workers’ compensation case.
Call an experienced Fort Lauderdale workers’ compensation lawyer at the Law Offices of David Benenfeld at 866-9 HELP NOW or 866-943-5766 today, for a free consultation.
Also, request my FREE special report: Hurt on the Job in Florida – What are My Rights? This complimentary report will explain more about your rights under Florida workers’ compensation laws.
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David M. Benenfeld, P.A.
7800 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Building F
Suite 216
Sunrise, FL 33351
Phone: (954) 677-0155
Fax: (954) 677-0773
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News
- Worker Loses Arm in North Lauderdale AccidentPosted on 1/30/2012
- 11 People Sickened at Water Plant in Coral SpringsPosted on 12/2/2011
- Two Worker’s in Broward County Struck by LightningPosted on 8/18/2011
- Cherry Picker Catches Fire: Workers RescuedPosted on 7/24/2011
- Utility Worker Dies Along Bradford County RoadPosted on 3/24/2011
FAQs
Workers' Compensation
- I fell from a height at work. I suffered broken bones, but now my knee is hurting. Is it possible that a knee injury may not have shown up right away? If so, what should I do to get the necessary workers’ comp benefits?
- I was severely burned in Broward County at work. It has been a slow and painful recovery, and my income has dropped. Am I eligible for workers compensation from my job?
- I was injured while lifting something at work. Some have said that it must be my fault and I probably wont get workers compensation. Is that true?