A workplace injury can disrupt your income, your health, and your family's stability in an instant. Florida's workers' compensation system is supposed to protect you, but navigating it without an attorney often means accepting far less than you're entitled to, or having your claim denied altogether.
Jeffrey Ville has helped Melbourne and Brevard County workers fight for the full workers' compensation benefits they deserve. If your claim has been delayed, underpaid, or denied, we can help.
Workers' Comp Claim Denied After a Construction Site Injury: Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Florida. When an employer or their insurer denies a legitimate injury claim, citing disputes over whether the injury happened on the clock or questioning the severity, Jeffrey Ville challenges the denial and fights for full benefits.
Repetitive Stress Injury Ignored by Employer: Not all workplace injuries happen in a single moment. Carpal tunnel, back injuries, and shoulder damage from years of repetitive motion are compensable under Florida workers' comp, but employers often push back hard on these claims. Jeffrey Ville knows how to document and argue them effectively.
Injured Worker Pressured to Return Too Soon: Insurance companies sometimes pressure injured workers to return to light duty before they've fully recovered, cutting off temporary disability payments early. If you've been told to go back to work before your doctor has cleared you, Jeffrey Ville can intervene.
Third-Party Liability Alongside a Workers' Comp Claim: If your injury was caused in part by a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or another party not employed by your company, you may be entitled to file a separate personal injury lawsuit on top of your workers' comp claim potentially recovering damages that workers' comp doesn't cover, including pain and suffering.
Insurance companies deny workers' compensation claims regularly sometimes on technicalities, sometimes in bad faith. If your claim was denied, you have the right to challenge that decision. Jeffrey Ville can review your claim, identify grounds for appeal, and fight to get your benefits reinstated.
Can I be fired for filing a workers' compensation claim in Florida?
No. Florida law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for filing a legitimate workers' compensation claim. If you believe you've been wrongfully terminated or demoted as a result, you may have an additional legal claim.
Can I sue my employer in addition to filing for workers' comp?
In most cases, workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against your employer. However, if a third party (such as a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner) contributed to your injury, you may be able to pursue a separate personal injury lawsuit.
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