As a first responder, your job puts you at considerable risk, and if you’re injured in the course of your work, you can file a workers’ compensation claim. However, you also have the option of filing a personal injury claim that can offer more comprehensive compensation if a third-party’s negligence contributed.
Protect your rights and all forms of compensation by filing a first responder personal injury claim in Florida today. The experienced workers’ compensation compensation attorneys at Bichler & Longo are well prepared to explain how the two forms of compensation can be managed together – while also handling an injury claim by itself, if necessary.
You can face many dangers as a first responder, and if your job leaves you with a qualifying condition, you’ll file a workers’ compensation claim through the coverage your employer is required to carry. It’s important to know that, while the insurance company is motivated to keep your benefits low, we can make a serious difference in how your claim is resolved.
Additionally, if someone other than your employer contributed to your injuries or was the direct cause of the accident, you can also file a personal injury claim against the third party (such as another motorist or a property owner). This claim can expand the compensation available to you, which can support a more complete recovery.
From car accidents to slip and falls, there is no shortage of accidents you can experience while on duty. Our personal injury attorneys will help ensure that a first responder’s losses are well documented and that you receive a just settlement. This includes payment for your reasonable and necessary medical expenses, as well as your full range of lost income, and physical and emotional suffering, which are not included in a workers’ compensation payout. It is possible to secure your rightful workers’ compensation benefits, while also filing an injury claim to cover the rest of your losses.
If workers’ compensation pays out benefits, but you later receive a personal injury settlement that covers the damages they have already paid out, and more, the insurer has the right to have their benefits paid back. We have attorneys who can try to reduce the amount that you will have to pay back after an injury settlement.
If you are looking at filing a dual claim that includes a workers’ comp and a personal injury component, you may be feeling overwhelmed about how to pay for it. You’re looking at mounting medical bills, as well as a decrease in earnings, so adding legal expenses may seem out of the question.
You will be glad to learn, however, that we work on what is called a contingency basis. This means that your attorney won’t be paid until each of your claims is successfully resolved. At this point, they will receive a prearranged percentage of your compensation.
If you were injured on the job as a first responder, and a third party’s negligence played a role, financial support may be available through both a workers’ compensation and a personal injury claim. First responder personal injury claims in Florida can be complicated, but the diligent attorneys at Bichler & Longo, PLLC, will advocate for the compensation you deserve – from all sources. Learn more by contacting us for a free consultation today!