A work injury case is a claim for compensation that you may bring after you’re hurt at work. There are generally two kinds of work-related injury cases: Workers Compensation - A workers compensation claim is a demand for compensation based on the fact that you were injured at work. In Florida, when a business has four or more employees, they have to carry workers compensation benefits. These benefits are an insurance policy that is meant to protect workers, like you. When you’re hurt at work, workers compensation should pay for your work injury claim. The purpose of workers compensation is to give you fast access to compensation without having to prove that the accident is your employer’s fault. You can receive medical treatment at no cost to you. The care that you receive may include physical therapy. At the same time, you may qualify for compensation for lost income if you’re unable to continue to work. You may also qualify for a loss of use benefit based on the nature of the injury. Third-Party Personal Injury - When you have a work injury, you may have the right to file a third-party injury claim. There may be a person or business other than your employer who is responsible for your injuries. You might bring a legal claim in order to hold them accountable and collect financial compensation. There are reasons that it may be beneficial to pursue a third-party personal injury case whether or not you bring a workers compensation case. However, a third-party case isn’t appropriate in all cases. We invite you to meet with our work injury attorneys in Miami in order to talk about what kind of claims may be best for you.