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New Florida Workers’ Compensation Law Affects Pro Athletes

For years, professional athletes belonging to teams based within the Sunshine State have taken advantage of workers’ comp benefits within states outside of Florida. When injured in another state, pro players filed claims to benefit from their disability since they weren’t given the same opportunity at home.  However, when Florida’s workers’ compensation legislation, House Bill 723, was signed by Governor Rick Scott and became effective July of 2011, pro athletes were immediately influenced.

Before hand, professional athletes were not included in Florida workers’ comp legislation. During that time, pro athletes belonging to a FL team would routinely apply for benefits when they were injured in another state, such as California.  In fact, a report showed that for the Orlando Jaguars, over 90% of their workers’ comp claims were submitted to the state of CA.

As you can see, FL workers’ comp is quite complicated when it comes to understanding benefits for employees who are injured on the job outside of the state. Many employees find Florida’s workers’ comp system restrictive and complicated. If you have been injured on the job outside of the state of Florida, and are having difficulty collecting workers’ comp benefits, it is vital to meet for a free consult with a skilled Broward County Workers’ Comp Attorney who understands how to get you the results you deserve.

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Florida employees who suffer from work-related injuries within another state may still be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits! It is important to talk with an experienced South Florida workers’ compensation attorney. We can help you prepare your paperwork to get the results you are looking for.

If you need assistance to file your claim for Workers’ Compensation, the Law Offices of David Benenfeld is here to help. For or a free legal consultation and book call today: 954-677-0155.

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