In the state of Florida, a worker that is injured on the job with relation to their professional responsibilities can obtain Florida workers’ compensation benefits. After a workplace accident, simply inform your manager, human resources representative, or your boss and tell them about your incident. Then obtain from them the approved doctors that you can see under their Florida workers’ compensation insurance policy so you can get the medical treatment you need. Due to the number of complexities and hurdles that can come with obtaining benefits, it is best to start the process with the help of a knowledgeable Florida workers’ compensation attorney. Stephen M. Andrews is a Florida workers' compensation attorney with more than 30 years of experience helping injured workers obtain the benefits they are entitled to from their workers' compensation claim.

If you were injured while driving to work or if you were sustained bodily harm commuting from your job back to your home, you may think that you can start the process of filing for workers’ compensation benefits in Florida. You are likely going to find that doing so will be met with tremendous pushback from your employer or your employer’s insurance provider. Experiencing this opposition can have you thinking that you are being treated unfairly because you have heard the horror stories of people being unfairly denied benefits and being bullied.  There are many times when employers and insurance companies engage in unjustified actions against injured employees, but claim denials are not always wrong.

Do Injuries From Work Commuting Qualify for Florida Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

Even in situations where a worker is legitimately injured while engaging in a work-related activity, and the connection between those injuries and their job is clear, a victim of a workplace accident injury can still struggle to get the benefits they need. There are several reasons why this is so. Working with a Tallahassee workers’ compensation attorney is a good way to avoid having to deal with these frustrations and the stress that comes with fighting for the benefits you deserve. Stephen M. Andrews is a Tallahassee workers’ compensation attorney who has dealt with the unscrupulous insurance companies that try to deny legitimate victims of Florida workplace injuries their benefits. Victims who have valid claims are entitled to benefits under the law.

When you are injured traveling to work or when you are coming home from work, you may feel like you are eligible for benefits. However, the reality is that you are not. Accidents that result in injuries from commuting to and from work don’t qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Commuting is not considered to be a job-related task, but rather an action that is outside of the functions of a person's job. The “going or coming rule” dictates that commuting isn’t considered an activity that is compensable under the Florida workers’ compensation system especially when your job doesn’t have any requirement for you to drive to complete the responsibilities of your position.

Speak with a Tallahassee Workers’ Compensation Attorney Today

Workers’ compensation laws and the workers' compensation system can be confusing if you aren’t enthralled in it on a regular basis. Stephen M. Andrews is a Tallahassee workers’ compensation attorney that is proficient in all workers’ compensation laws and procedures in Florida and stays up-to-date on any adjustments or changes to the laws. When you have a question about whether your situation qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits in Florida, call Stephen M. Andrews to schedule your free consultation at (850) 906-9599.