Injured on the Job? You may have a workers' compensation suit.
Injured on the job in Central Florida? We handle workers' compensation claims, denials, and benefit disputes under Chapter 440.
Serving injured Floridians since 1997
Florida Worker's Compensation Attorney
Why Choose Maaswinkel Law for Your Worker's Compensation Case?
When you’ve been injured at work, navigating the Florida worker’s compensation system can be daunting. You need more than just a lawyer—you need a fierce advocate who understands the complex rules and how to challenge insurance companies. At Maaswinkel Law, we combine deep local knowledge with a relentless pursuit of justice to fight for every benefit you deserve in Orlando and throughout Florida.
Practicing Since 1997
Founding attorney Greg Maaswinkel has represented injured Floridians since 1997.
Contingency Fee Basis
Fees and costs are explained in writing before you hire us.
Local & Responsive
Based in Orlando, we know the local employers, medical providers, and worker's comp courts.
Personalized Service
You’ll always talk to your attorney, not a call center, about your injury claim.
Common Workplace Injuries & Damages
Workplace accidents can lead to a wide range of injuries, often requiring extensive medical care and impacting your ability to earn a living.
- Back and spinal cord injuries (herniated discs, sprains)
- Fractures & broken bones (limbs, ribs)
- Amputations & severe lacerations
- Head injuries & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from falls or impacts
- Repetitive strain injuries (carpal tunnel, tendonitis)
- Burns from chemicals or electrical accidents
The Maaswinkel Law Difference
What We Fight to Recover for Injured Workers:
Securing rightful worker’s compensation benefits is crucial for your recovery and financial stability after a job-related injury.
- All authorized medical expenses (doctor visits, surgeries, medications)
- Vocational rehabilitation costs (retraining for a new job)
- Travel expenses to and from authorized medical appointments
- Lost wages (temporary total or partial disability benefits)
- Permanent impairment benefits for lasting disabilities
- Wrongful death benefits (in tragic fatal workplace accidents)
Not sure what you can claim after your work injury?
Contact our Orlando worker’s comp attorney now — we’ll help you understand what your case is worth.
What You Should Do After a Workplace Injury in Orlando
Your actions immediately following a work injury are critical for securing your worker’s compensation benefits. Acting quickly helps protect your right to benefits and prevents potential denials or delays.
Report your injury to your employer immediately. Florida law requires reporting within 30 days.
Seek authorized medical attention. Follow your doctor's orders carefully.
Document everything: Keep records of your injury, medical treatments, and communications.
Do NOT give recorded statements to the worker's comp insurance company without legal advice.
Do NOT sign any documents or accept any offers without consulting an attorney.
Call Maaswinkel Law before making any decisions about your claim. Our team knows the ins-and-outs of workplace law.
How Maaswinkel Law Handles Your Case
From day one, we take care of the heavy lifting so you can focus on recovery.
Claim Filing & Management
We ensure your claim is properly filed, and all deadlines are met, from initial injury report to formal petitions.
Medical Care Advocacy
We fight for your right to appropriate medical treatment, challenging denials for necessary procedures or specialist referrals.
Lost Wage Benefit Enforcement
We work to ensure you receive timely and accurate temporary and permanent disability benefits for your lost income.
Challenging Denials & Disputes
If your worker's comp claim is denied, we vigorously appeal the decision, preparing for mediation and hearings.
Settlement Negotiation
We skillfully negotiate with the worker's comp insurance carrier to achieve the best possible lump-sum settlement that covers all your losses.
Representation at Hearings
We represent you in all legal proceedings, presenting a strong case before the Judge of Compensation Claims.
Trial
What our workers' comp clients say
Florida Worker’s Compensation Laws & Statistics
As experienced worker’s compensation lawyers in Orlando, we guide clients through Florida’s specific, often complex, legal framework. Florida operates under a no-fault system, meaning benefits are paid regardless of who caused the injury, but strict rules apply to reporting, choice of doctor, and benefit calculations. Our firm understands how to challenge common insurance company tactics like delaying medical authorization or denying claims. We are dedicated to ensuring that all injured workers in Orlando and Central Florida receive the full medical and wage benefits they are entitled to under the law.
Common Workers’ Comp Questions
Florida’s workers’ compensation system runs on strict deadlines and rules that differ from other injury claims. These answers cover what applies under Chapter 440.
How long do I have to report a work injury in Florida?
Two deadlines matter. You must report the injury to your employer within 30 days of the accident, or within 30 days of when a work-related illness was discovered. Separately, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a formal Petition for Benefits. Your employer then has seven days to notify their insurance carrier.
Can you be terminated while on workers' comp in Florida?
Florida is an at-will employment state, so an employer can generally terminate an employee while a claim is open. What they cannot do is fire you because you filed. Section 440.205 prohibits retaliation for pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. Being terminated also does not end your right to medical and wage benefits for the injury.
How does workers' comp pay you in Florida?
Wage benefits generally pay about two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to a state maximum that changes each year. You are not paid for the first seven days of lost time unless the disability extends beyond 21 days. Temporary disability benefits are typically capped at 104 weeks.
What is the 120-day rule in Florida workers' compensation?
It lets a carrier begin paying benefits while still investigating whether your claim is covered. During that 120-day window the insurer can pay without admitting the claim is compensable, then later deny it. If the carrier does not deny within that period, it generally waives the right to contest compensability.
Can I choose my own doctor?
Usually not. Under Florida’s system your employer or their insurance carrier selects the authorized treating physician, and treatment outside that authorization may not be covered. You are entitled to one change of physician during the claim under Section 440.13. If treatment is being denied or delayed, that is worth a legal review.