On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | June 17, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
Home Depot is a major employer throughout the State of Florida. While Home Depot packs a considerable economic punch, it also sees its share of dangerous accidents on the job. If your position at Home Depot leaves you injured, don’t wait to reach out for the skilled legal guidance of an experienced Florida workers’ compensation attorney.
Common Accidents
While you can be injured in just about any kind of accident in the course of your work at Home Depot, some of the most common include the following:
- Slip and fall accidents – whether in the store, in the garden section, or in the parking lot
- Falls from heights, such as from ladders or scaffolding, when restocking
- Injuries caused by falling objects
- Cuts related to preparing made-to-order blinds or carpets
- Injuries caused by repetitive motion
- Injuries caused by large machinery accidents, such as forklifts or trucks
- Traffic accidents related to Home Depot deliveries
Workers’ Compensation
If you’re injured at your Home Depot Job in Florida, your claim will be covered by workers’ compensation, which takes the matter of negligence – or who is at fault for the accident – out of consideration. Workers’ comp covers your wages up to a certain percentage, covers your necessary medical expenses, and can include permanent disability payments if your ability to return to work is directly affected. However, there are certain important steps you’ll need to take to receive workers' compensation.
Protecting Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
To protect your workers’ compensation claim – and protect your ability to fully recover in the process – you’ll need to take the following primary steps:
- Seek the immediate medical attention that you need and follow your medical team’s instructions and advice carefully – including attending all follow-up appointments.
- Consult with a trusted workers’ compensation attorney as soon as it’s possible to do so. Having dedicated legal representation in your corner can make a significant difference in the outcome of your claim.
- Let your supervisor know as soon as you can that you suffered an injury on the job.
- Keep in mind that the insurance company handling your claim is motivated by profits and is, therefore, interested in minimizing your settlement. Following your attorney’s guidance, limiting your statements to the insurance company to only those that are necessary, and staying off social media while your claim is pending can all help in this arena.
It’s Time to Consult with an Experienced Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney
If your work at Home Depot leaves you injured, recovering on your losses will play an important role in your ability to regain your health and well-being, and the seasoned Florida workers’ compensation attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa are standing by to help. We dedicate our impressive practice to skillfully negotiating optimal outcomes for our valued clients, and we look forward to helping you as well. Learn more by contacting us online or calling 561-478-2500 today.
Gerald A. Rosenthal
Retired
Since opening the firm now known as Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa more than 40 years ago, Gerald A. Rosenthal has been a dedicated champion of the everyday hero – police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, construction workers, farm workers, and more. Passionate about preserving the civil rights of laborers, he has fought tirelessly against giant insurance companies who deny the injured workers their benefits. It’s not just the lawsuit Rosenthal fights to win – he is driven by the opportunity to restore his client’s quality of life.
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