North Miami Work Injury Lawyer
Payer Law is here to help if you need a North Miami work injury lawyer. Our legal team has spent over 30 years helping injured employees. We have a deep understanding of workers’ compensation laws and personal injury claims, and our goal is to explore all legal options to get the compensation you deserve.
Reviewed by: James D. Payer
Work injury claims can be complicated, especially when you are dealing with both physical pain and financial stress. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical care and lost wages, and in some cases, you may also have a third-party injury claim for additional damages. Payer Law can help you understand your options and pursue the benefits and compensation available under Florida law. We do not charge attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact us online or give us a call at (305) 363-7099 to schedule a free consultation and find out how we can help.
Table of Contents
- Why Choose Payer Law for Your Work Injury Case
- How is Negligence Proven in a Workplace Accident Claim
- Common Workplace Accidents in North Miami
- Industries With High Injury Risks in North Miami
- Can I File a Work Injury Claim if I Contributed to the Accident or Injury?
- What Benefits Can You Receive After a Work Injury?
- What To Do After a Workplace Injury in North Miami
- Speak With a North Miami Work Injury Lawyer Today
- Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Payer Law for Your Work Injury Case
Payer Law has represented many injured clients in North Miami and the surrounding communities. We understand the Florida laws that may apply to your claim and how employers and insurance companies often approach workplace injury cases. We won’t back down until we get justice.
Our firm tailors our legal strategy to your case, so we make solid legal arguments and maximize your chances of full recovery. We work on a contingent fee basis, so you don’t have to worry about legal fees unless we win, and we have the resources to build strong cases. In fact, our past results speak for themselves.
While the specific details of your case determine the compensation you collect, the many large settlements and verdicts we’ve recovered show we can help drive successful outcomes. Whether it’s a forklift accident settlement or a large court verdict after a fatal fall, our firm is committed to fighting for the money you need to rebuild.
Work Injury Settlements We’ve Recovered
Payer Law has a history of large settlements and verdicts, including the following wins for our clients:
- $10,000,000 – Jury verdict for garbage truck helper run over by co-worker on the job.
- $2,690,000 – Settlement for tree trimmer electrocuted by a power line.
- $1,482,000 – Jury verdict for worker struck in the eye by a nail gun; detached retina and long recovery.
- $1,000,000 – Settlement for warehouse worker who fell over a pallet, sustaining traumatic brain and spinal injuries.
- $1,000,000 – Settlement for worker struck by a vehicle at a construction site, causing multiple facial injuries.
- $675,000 – Workers’ comp settlement for multiple herniated disks causing foot drop and neuropathy; included $670,658 in medical and lost wages.
- $300,000 – Workers’ comp settlement for warehouse workers who fell retrieving parts, resulting in spinal injuries.
How We Won
$1.87 Million
for a warehouse worker injured in a forklift accident in South Florida
How is Negligence Proven in a Workplace Accident Claim
When you make a workers’ compensation claim against your employer, you don’t have to prove negligence. A company can be held responsible for a workplace illness or injury even if the business wasn’t negligent. And, if your own negligence contributed, you can still usually get compensation. Limited exceptions may apply, such as when the injury was caused primarily by intoxication, certain drug use, fraud, or an intentional act to cause injury.
Payer Law can help you collect witness statements, evidence from the scene of the accident, expert witness testimony, and other necessary documentation to make a strong case.
Common Workplace Accidents in North Miami
North Miami workers are employed across many different industries, including health care, social assistance, accommodation and food services, and retail trade. However, workplace injuries can happen in any field, and the risks employees face often depend on the type of work they perform.
Some of the most common workplace accidents that North Miami employees experience include:
- Construction site accidents: Common accidents include falls, being electrocuted at work, being caught between objects, or being struck by objects
- Slip and fall accidents: Slip and fall accidents can happen in any workplace due to slippery floors, uneven surfaces, inadequate lighting, or other failures to maintain a safe workspace.
- Repetitive stress injuries: Companies are also responsible for conditions like carpal tunnel that develop over time, as well as for acute injuries that occur suddenly.
- Equipment-related accidents: Equipment-related accidents, like forklift accidents or bulldozer accidents, could be the fault of negligent operators or manufacturers if these items cause harm when used as intended.
- Transportation and delivery accidents: Car crashes happen regularly while workers drive for their jobs. Injured employees can make a workers’ comp claim, but potentially also a third-party claim if another driver was responsible and injuries are serious.
Industries With High Injury Risks in North Miami
Some industries employ more workers than others in North Miami, and they can also present more significant risks due to the nature of the work. Industries with high injury risks include:
- Construction and development projects: Injuries occur due to falls from heights, being struck by falling debris, being caught between hazards, electrocution, or accidents involving heavy equipment.
- Hospitality and service industry: Common causes of injury include slips, trips, falls, repetitive stress injuries, and cuts from sharp materials.
- Healthcare and nursing facilities: Workers in healthcare and nursing facilities face the risk of overexertion, muscle strain and weakness, needlesticks, exposure to infectious disease, slips and falls, and workplace violence.
- Warehousing and distribution centers: Overexertion injuries, lifting injuries, machinery and conveyor belt injuries, and falling objects or collapsing inventory can cause slip and falls, crushing injuries, and more.
- Retail and grocery environments: The biggest risks are slips, trips, falls, lifting and stocking issues, workplace violence like robberies, and falling merchandise.
Can I File a Work Injury Claim if I Contributed to the Accident or Injury?
As a workers’ compensation lawyer will explain, you can file a workers’ compensation claim if you contribute to an accident because eligibility is not based on who was at fault. The key question is whether you suffered job-related injuries.
If you got hurt or sick because of job duties, unless you were doing something very wrong, like engaging in intentional misconduct or drinking, workers’ compensation should cover you.
If you’re making a third-party claim, on the other hand, Florida’s modified comparative fault rules apply. If you were 51% or more at fault for the accident, you can’t recover compensation. If you were less than 51% at fault, you can collect compensation, but damages are reduced based on your percentage of the blame.
What Benefits Can You Receive After a Work Injury?
Workers’ compensation coverage should pay for medical bills and loss of income or earning power. Some benefits you may receive include:
- Medical treatment coverage
- Temporary disability benefits
- Permanent disability compensation
- Lost wage replacement
- Vocational rehabilitation
You can’t recover compensation from your employer for pain and suffering, but you could pursue a claim for these damages if you can identify a third-party non-employer who caused or contributed to your harm.
What To Do After a Workplace Injury in North Miami
After a workplace injury in North Miami, it’s important to protect your health and to protect your claim. Some of the steps you should take include the following:
- Report the injury to your employer immediately: You have 30 days to report the injury to your employer under Florida law.
- Seek medical treatment from an approved provider: Outside of emergency care, you generally must treat with a doctor authorized by the workers’ compensation carrier.
- Document the incident and your injuries: Documenting the incident and injuries is important to prove how it happened and how badly you were hurt. Both of these factors affect the compensation you collect.
- Speak with a work injury lawyer before filing a claim: An experienced attorney knows what your case is worth and can talk to the insurance company on your behalf to avoid jeopardizing your claim.
Workplace Accident Lawyers Serving All of North Miami’s Local Neighborhoods
Payer Law is focused on fighting for North Miami workers, and our long history of representing clients in the area means we understand the local labor market and local rules. While we help clients throughout all of North Miami, we know some of the most dangerous areas include:
- Biscayne Boulevard (US-1): This major north–south artery running through Miami-Dade is lined with retail stores, restaurants, offices, and mixed-use developments.
- NE 125th Street: This key east–west commercial route in North Miami is home to heavy local business activity, retail centers, and service providers
These hubs of economic activity get a high volume of foot traffic, as well as road traffic, including delivery vehicles. There are crowded workspaces that increase the risk of slips, trips, and equipment-related accidents, and there are transportation hazards that put workers at risk — especially in construction zones where development projects are ongoing.
We help clients in these and other areas to understand their legal rights and identify opportunities for recovering full and fair compensation.
Speak With a North Miami Work Injury Lawyer Today
If you need a North Miami work injury lawyer, Payer Law is here and ready to help. Our team brings decades of experience and a long history of success to your case, and we don’t charge legal fees unless we win. Remember, there’s a reason it pays to call Payer, so contact us online or give us a call at (305) 363-7099 to find out how we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Do I Have To Report a Work Injury in Florida?
You should report a work injury within 30 days under Florida Statutes § 440.185. Don’t wait to report your work injury claim, or you could jeopardize your ability to take action.
What if My Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?
You can appeal a workers’ compensation claim denial. You should reach out to an experienced work injury lawyer at Payer Law as soon as possible to get help navigating the appeals process and identifying and correcting the issue with your claim.
Can I See My Own Doctor?
You may not be able to see your own doctor if you want workers’ compensation to cover your medical costs after a workplace accident in Florida. Your employer or your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer has a network of providers you must use to find an Authorized Treating Physician (ATP).
Can I Sue My Employer for a Workplace Injury?
You typically cannot sue your employer for a workplace injury. Instead, you will make a workers’ compensation claim. You may be able to sue a third party that contributed to the injury, such as the manufacturer of defective construction equipment that malfunctioned and harmed you.
What if I Am Partially at Fault for My Injury?
If you are partially at fault for your injury, you may still be entitled to obtain compensation. You can make a workers’ compensation claim even if you share the blame for your injury. If you are pursuing a personal injury claim, you can also recover partial damages if you weren’t 51% or more to blame for the incident.
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