A Tampa workers' compensation claim goes through the following steps to claim compensation:
An individual gets hurt at work
They report the injury to their employer
In turn, the employer reports the injury to their insurer within seven days
The insurer sends a brochure about workers' compensation to the worker within three days
Medical care is covered for the victim, including treatment and prescriptions
The insurer calculates the victim's lost work and average weekly income
Payments begin for the worker, including 66⅔% of lost pay
When the employee is able, they return to work
If an employee disagrees with the workers' comp payment, they have a right to challenge the decision through an appeals process