A lawyer can often help in getting you the money you need.
As we mentioned above, hotel and resort workers who get hurt on the job in Fort Lauderdale likely have the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits to help pay for their medical care and lost wages. In theory, workers should claim and receive full workers’ compensation benefits without the help of a lawyer. In practice, however, the claim process can get complicated, and workers’ compensation insurance companies do not always pay the full benefits workers deserve without a fight.
In addition to seeking workers’ compensation, injured workers may also have the right to sue for damages when someone other than their employer or co-worker bears the blame for their injuries.
An initial consultation with the team at The Levin Firm is always free-of-charge and confidential. Injured workers have nothing to lose by speaking with our team, and potentially lots to gain.