Florida workers compensation and information on Workers Compensation
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Florida Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know
Overview
If your treating physician has determined that you have reached maximum medical improvement and are ready to return to work, you might have some questions about how this affects your workers compensation benefits.
Understanding Permanent Impairment and Compensation
If you've sustained a work-related injury resulting in a permanent impairment and physical restrictions, this could impact your ability to perform your regular job or other suitable employment. Under Florida Workers Compensation Law, if these physical restrictions lead to a loss of wages, you may qualify for additional benefit payments.
Temporary Partial Disability and Wage Loss Benefits
The claims handling entity must send you an informational letter within five working days of learning about your temporary partial disability. This letter will detail your eligibility for temporary partial wage loss benefits. However, you may be ineligible for these benefits if you:
- Haven't made genuine efforts to find suitable employment.
- Lost wages due to reasons other than work-related restrictions, such as economic downturns or personal misconduct.
To demonstrate your efforts to find employment, keep a record of job search details, including the dates, names, addresses, job types, contacts, and phone numbers of employers you’ve reached out to.
Evaluating Employment Efforts
Under Florida law, your attempts to find gainful employment will be assessed starting 13 weeks after reaching maximum medical improvement. Ensuring thorough documentation of your job search efforts will support your eligibility for benefits.
Understanding these aspects of Florida Workers Compensation can help you navigate your return to work and benefit entitlements smoothly.
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