If you were hurt on the job, you may be entitled to medical care, lost wages, and other workers’ compensation benefits. JJ Talbott helps injured workers navigate the claims process and fight for the benefits they deserve.
If you were injured on the job or developed a work-related medical condition, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical care and lost wages. Florida’s workers’ compensation system is no-fault, meaning you do not need to prove your employer caused the injury.
Our attorneys help injured workers through every stage of the process, including:
Filing workers’ compensation claims
Handling delays or denials
Appealing denied benefits
Who Can File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Most Florida employees are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. If you were hurt at work or developed a job-related illness, you will likely qualify for benefits.
Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Florida
In Florida, workers’ compensation offers several different types of benefits to qualifying individuals depending on the type and severity of their injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits in Florida include:
Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
If you are temporarily unable to work due to your occupational injury or illness, you may qualify for TTD benefits. TTD benefits are paid at a rate of two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to weekly limits that are adjusted annually.
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)
TPD benefits are available to qualifying individuals who are able to return to work in a partial or modified capacity while recovering from a work-related injury or illness. You can only earn up to 80% of your pre-accident wages while receiving TPD.
Impairment Benefits
If you are able to work but lost some degree of bodily function due to your occupational injury or illness, you will receive an impairment rating based on your disability. You can then receive benefits corresponding to that rating.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD)
PTD benefits are awarded when a person is unable to work or obtain any form of gainful employment because of a work-related injury or illness. PTD benefits are paid at the same rate as TTD benefits and can last until the worker turns 75 or for the rest of their life.
Vocational Rehabilitation
If you are able to work but cannot return to your former job after a work-related injury or illness, you may qualify for vocational rehabilitation benefits. These benefits help cover training and education for new employment.
Death Benefits
When a worker dies due to a workplace accident or occupational illness, Florida’s workers’ compensation system pays a death benefit of up to $150,000 to the family or dependents, as well as funeral expenses up to $7,500.
Injuries & Accidents Covered by Workers’ Compensation
Workplace injuries and illnesses can happen in many ways. If your injury or condition is related to your job duties, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Common examples include:
Fall, including slip and fall
Repetitive motion injury
Head or traumatic brain injury
Spinal cord injury
Motor vehicle accident
Transportation accident
Overexertion injury
Electrocution injury
Burn injury
Broken bone or fracture
Respiratory illness
Cancer
This is not a complete list. If you were injured or became ill because of your work, you may still qualify for workers’ compensation benefits.
Speak With a Pensacola Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Today
If you were injured at work, you may be entitled to benefits for medical care, lost wages, and more. Our team can help you understand your rights, handle the claims process, and take action if your benefits are delayed or denied.
Schedule a free consultation today to discuss your case and learn how we can help protect your claim.
When your income and recovery are on the line, experience and personal attention matter. Our firm is committed to helping injured workers navigate the workers’ compensation system and pursue the benefits they deserve.
Work Directly With Your Attorney
You will work directly with your lawyer throughout your case, ensuring your questions are answered and your case receives personal attention.
Proven Results for Injury Victims
Attorney J.J. Talbott is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has helped clients recover millions in settlements and verdicts.
Free Consultation & No Fees Unless We Win
We offer free case evaluations, and you pay no attorney fees unless we secure benefits or compensation for you.
Responsive and Client-Focused
Our team treats clients like family and strives to return calls within 24 hours so you always know where your case stands.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Workers' Compensation in Florida
What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
Workers’ compensation typically covers medical treatment, rehabilitation costs, and a portion of lost wages for employees injured on the job.
Who Qualifies for Workers’ Compensation in Florida?
Most employees are covered under Florida’s workers’ compensation laws if they are injured while performing job duties.
What Should I Do After a Workplace Injury?
You should report the injury to your employer immediately and seek medical care from an approved workers’ compensation doctor.
Why Do Workers’ Compensation Claims Get Denied?
Claims may be denied due to issues such as late reporting, disputes about whether the injury occurred at work, lack of medical evidence, or inconsistencies in accident reports.
What If My Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?
You still have the right to challenge the denial and have your case heard by a workers’ compensation judge.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Workers’ Compensation Case?
Workers’ compensation laws can be complex, and an attorney can help protect your rights, handle paperwork, and fight denied claims.
Can I See My Own Doctor for Treatment?
Initially, you must see a doctor approved by the employer’s insurance carrier, but you may request a different doctor in certain situations.
What Is the Average Weekly Wage in a Workers’ Comp Case?
Your average weekly wage (AWW) is typically calculated based on your earnings during the 13 weeks before your injury and is used to determine benefit amounts.
What If the Insurance Company Does Not Pay My Medical Bills?
If treatment was authorized, the insurance company—not the employee—is responsible for paying those medical bills.
Should I Quit My Job After a Workplace Injury?
In most cases, quitting your job can hurt your claim because the employer may argue that you voluntarily limited your income.
A LAWYER WHO CARES
Jeremiah "JJ" Talbott
Whether you’re one of the 250,000+ Floridians injured in an auto accident each year, or you’ve suffered an injury at work and your employer’s insurance company is not co-operating, the Law Office of J.J. Talbott can help get you the compensation you deserve. Founder, J.J. Talbott is among the 1% of trial lawyers in the United States who have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.
Jeremiah “JJ” Talbott is the founding partner of the Law Office of J.J. Talbott, P.A. and concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, workers’ compensation, unpaid wages and overtime, wrongful termination, Social Security Disability, Family and Medical Leave Act, Divorce/Family law, probate, and general civil litigation.
JJ was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1972 and moved to Pensacola, Florida in 1974. He graduated from J.M. Tate High School in 1990 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of West Florida in 1994. In 1997, he received his Juris Doctorate from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law. While in law school, he was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board, a member of the ABA National Trial Team, and nominated Best Advocate in the ABA National Trial Competition.
JJ is a member of both the Florida Bar (since 1998) and Alabama Bar (since 1997). He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama; and United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. He is also a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida Chapter), Worker’s Compensation Section of the Florida Bar, and a member of the Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association. JJ has also served on numerous bar association committees including the Executive Council of the Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association (2007-2008), the Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee of the Florida Bar (chairman District A) (2004-2006), and the Community Service Committee of the Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association (Co-Chairman 2001-2007).
In 2012, JJ became a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum (which includes the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum) is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
JJ lives in Pensacola with his wife and 2 children.
Education
B.A. from the University of West Florida (1994)
J.D. from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law (1997)
