Question: I was injured on the job. Can I lose my job filing a claim?
Answer: Absolutely not! Florida’s law does not allow an employer to fire any employee who files a workers’ compensation claim.
Any time you have been injured in an accident at your work, or have been diagnosed with an illness related to your job, you must report this to your employer.
Once you have reported your injury, illness or disease, your employer has one week to report the accident to their insurance company. You may also report the injury or accident to your employer’s insurance after a week.
It is advisable to contact a Sunrise work injury attorney to see what your rights are. The Law Office of David Benenfeld offers free consultations and can review your case. There may be additional compensation that you can receive after a thorough review.
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