Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida

Back injury

I have had three back surgeries in the last three years which ended up in a double fusion with instrumentation at L3-5 from an on the job accident. I had been receiving bi-weekly benefits from work comp up until a couple of months ago (three months post op, without any rehabilatation). Although I am still in a lot of pain I was put at MMI and received a 12% impairment rating. Does any of this seem realistic?


Asked on 1/14/09, 3:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Steve Renick Bloom & Kinnear P.A.

Re: Back injury

The short answer to this is it depends. You are entitled to a maximum 104 weeks of temporary benefits at which time you are "statutorily" MMI. I am not sure how many weeks of temporary benefits you were paid, but if you were paid 104 weeks, the Employer/Carrier may have the right to cease paying those benefits, although you may be entitled to addition "impairment" benefits. At this time, if you have not done so already, you should seek the counsel of a qualified workers compensation attorney. If you should wish ot have a free one on one consultation, please do not hestitate to contact my office.

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Answered on 1/14/09, 3:47 pm
Mark Zientz Law Offices of Mark L. Zientz, P.A.

Re: Back injury

Realistic? No. Legal? Probably. You need to get a good workers' comp board certified lawyer. Check out the names on the Florida Bar site www.flabar.org. Good Luck.

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Answered on 1/14/09, 6:15 pm


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