If you suffer an injury on the job, the key is timing. That is, regardless of whether a claim needs to be be filed against your employer and its insurance company, any such work incident needs to be reported within 30 days of the incident to protect your legal rights. If you suffer an injury a work, or believe that pain you are experiencing is related to repetitive activities on the job, it is crucial not only to inform your employer as soon as possible of the injury, but also to contact an experienced workers' compensation attorney to learn of your legal rights. The law in Florida is complicated and intricate. You might be entitled to medical benefits and checks to cover either your lost time or loss of prior income. Typically, all attorney fees in workers' compensation are paid either by the employer carrier, or on a contingency fee basis.
Due to the ever dwindling rights faced by injured worker's, and the sometimes unfair and harsh treatment endured by such accident victims, Steven Wingo, attorney at Law has begun working as referring counsel to help worker's find and retain quality attorneys who will assist them with their claim. If you have suffered an on the job injury, Steven Wingo and his staff will work to pair you with an experienced lawyer specializing in worker's compensation cases and will serve as co-counsel on your behalf to ensure your rights as an injured worker are protected.













