Broke Leg on Job?

What can I do if I broke my leg on the job and the boss doesn’t want to pay me for sitting around?

The laws surrounding work place injury, in Florida, fall under Chapter 440 of the Florida Statutes and the Workers’ Compensation laws. The first thing you need to do is report your injury to your employer and file a claim. Florida Law protects an employee from retaliation as a result of filing a claim. Your employer will then report your claim to his or her insurance carrier. Upon acceptance of the claim, normally, you will be entitled your medical expenses and lost wages. If your claim is denied, you will be well adviced to seek the advice of an attorney.

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