Protecting Injured Workers
Helping injured employees secure the workers compensation benefits they deserve. Serving Jacksonville, Duval County, and all of Florida.
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Why Choose HOV Law
Protecting
Injured Workers' Rights
Benefits Navigation
Workers' comp claims involve complex paperwork, medical authorizations, and benefit calculations. Our Jacksonville attorneys handle everything so you can focus on healing.
Denied Claims Appeals
Insurance companies deny legitimate workers' comp claims every day. We fight denials and appeals to secure the benefits you're legally entitled to receive.
Third-Party Opportunities
If a third party contributed to your workplace injury, you may have additional claims beyond workers' comp that provide full damages including pain and suffering.
Injured at Work,
Benefits Denied?
Workers' compensation is supposed to protect workers who are injured on the job. But too often, employers and their insurance companies deny legitimate claims, delay treatment, and pressure workers to return before they're ready. We fight back.
Your Path to Recovery
We handle the legal complexities so you can focus on healing.
Claim Filing Assistance
We help you file your Jacksonville workers' compensation claim correctly from the start — ensuring all forms are complete, deadlines are met, and your injury is properly documented.
Medical Coordination
We ensure you receive proper medical treatment and that your treating physicians understand how to document your injuries for maximum benefits.
Benefits Maximization
We calculate and pursue all available benefits — temporary disability, permanent disability, medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and supplemental job displacement.
Denied Claims Appeals
If your claim is denied or benefits are terminated, we file appeals and represent you at hearings to fight for reinstatement of your benefits.
Jacksonville Workers' Compensation Attorney — Fighting for Injured Workers
Every worker in Florida has the right to a safe workplace. When you're injured on the job — whether from a single accident, repetitive stress, or exposure to hazardous materials — workers' compensation is supposed to cover your medical treatment and replace a portion of your lost wages. But the reality is that many legitimate claims are denied, delayed, or undervalued.
At HOV Law, our Jacksonville workers' compensation attorneys fight to ensure injured workers receive every benefit they're entitled to under Florida law. We handle claim filings, denied claim appeals, and identify third-party claims that provide additional compensation beyond workers' comp.
Free consultation. No fees unless we recover for you.
Workers' Compensation Benefits in Florida
- If you're injured at work in Florida, workers' compensation may provide the following benefits:
- Medical Treatment — Coverage for all reasonable and necessary medical care related to your work injury, including surgery, medication, physical therapy, and ongoing treatment.
- Temporary Disability — Partial wage replacement while you're recovering and unable to work. This is typically a percentage of your pre-injury wages.
- Permanent Disability — Compensation for permanent impairments that affect your ability to work after you've reached maximum medical improvement.
- Vocational Rehabilitation — Job retraining and placement assistance if you're unable to return to your previous occupation.
- Death Benefits — If a worker dies from a work-related injury or illness, surviving dependents may receive death benefits and funeral expenses.
Common Reasons Workers' Comp Claims Are Denied
- Insurance companies deny workers' compensation claims for many reasons, including:
- Late reporting — Failing to report your injury to your employer within the required timeframe.
- Pre-existing conditions — The insurer claims your injury was pre-existing, not caused by work.
- Insufficient medical evidence — Your medical records don't clearly link the injury to your job duties.
- Employer disputes — Your employer challenges whether the injury occurred at work or was work-related.
- Independent medical examination — The insurer's chosen doctor claims you're not as injured as your treating physician states.
- Our Jacksonville workers' compensation attorneys know how to challenge these denials and present the evidence needed to secure your benefits.
Florida Laws That Affect Your Case
Statute of Limitations
In Florida, you have a limited time to file your claim: 2 years for negligence (FL Statute § 95.11). Missing this deadline typically means you lose your right to compensation permanently.
“Time is your most valuable asset after an injury. Contact a Jacksonville attorney immediately to ensure your claim is preserved.”
Modified Comparative Negligence
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system. If you are found to be more than 50% at fault, you are barred from recovering any damages. Otherwise, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Florida Insurance System
Florida operates under a No-Fault (PIP required) system. $10,000 PIP coverage required.
Key Florida Legal Facts
Local Knowledge: Jacksonville
High-Risk Roads & Highways
- I-95
- US-1
- Beach Boulevard
- Blanding Boulevard
Local Courts
- Duval County Courthouse
- Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
Areas We Serve Near Jacksonville
- Orange Park
- Atlantic Beach
- Neptune Beach
- St. Augustine
Jacksonville Landmarks
- Downtown Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Beach
- St. Johns Town Center
What Compensation May Cover
Under Florida law, you may be entitled to recover damages for the full impact of your injuries.
Economic Damages
- • Medical bills (past & future)
- • Lost wages & earning capacity
- • Property damage
- • Rehabilitation costs
Non-Economic Damages
- • Pain and suffering
- • Mental anguish
- • Loss of consortium
- • Physical impairment
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Injured at
Work?
Don't let your employer's insurance company deny you the benefits you deserve. Contact HOV Law for a free consultation with a Jacksonville workers' compensation attorney.