Is the intent of Florida Workers’ Compensation being followed?
According to §440.015 of Florida Statutes, the intent of Florida workers’ compensation Law is to assure the quick and efficient delivery of disability and medical benefits to an injured worker and to facilitate the worker’s return to gainful reemployment at a reasonable cost to the employer. Unfortunately, most Florida injured workers find that there is nothing “quick” or “efficient” about the Florida workers’ compensation system. Simple requests for doctor’s appointments are denied for months without justification. Often times I will depose the adjuster and ask why something simple like an MRI is being denied because the adjuster, with a high school education and three months of training, thought it was not necessary. Don’t become a silent victim. Hire an attorney and fight for your rights.