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If you have been injured on the job, you may have options beyond workers' compensation. While workers' comp provides benefits regardless of fault, it often does not fully compensate injured workers. In many cases, a third-party liability claim can provide additional compensation.
In Florida, personal injury cases are governed by specific state laws that affect how your case is handled:
Florida's 2023 tort reform (HB 837) significantly changed personal injury law. The statute of limitations was reduced from 4 years to 2 years. Florida now follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Florida remains a no-fault state requiring PIP coverage, but you can step outside no-fault for serious injuries.
Workers' compensation covers medical bills and a portion of lost wages, but it does not compensate for pain and suffering, and the wage replacement is typically only two-thirds of your average weekly wage. When a third party (someone other than your employer or co-worker) contributed to your injury, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit for full damages. Common third-party claims arise from defective equipment or machinery, negligent property maintenance by a third-party property owner, motor vehicle accidents while on the job, toxic exposure caused by a product manufacturer, and subcontractor negligence on construction sites.
Workplace injuries can be caused by many different hazards, including falls from heights, especially in construction, heavy machinery accidents, repetitive stress injuries, exposure to toxic chemicals, electrocution, vehicle accidents during work duties, and being struck by falling objects. Certain industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare, have higher rates of workplace injuries.
Zara Injury Law represents workplace injury victims throughout Florida, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, Hialeah, Tallahassee, and surrounding communities. If you have been injured in a workplace injury incident anywhere in Florida, contact us for a free case evaluation.