Which one of the following conditions must be met for an injured employee to receive workers compensation from the employer?

The answer is: A) The injury must have occurred while the employee was on the job.

What does Florida workers compensation cover?

Workers’ comp pays for all medical care that’s necessary to treat a work-related injury or illness, as long as your treatment is prescribed by the treating doctor and authorized by the insurance company. You’re also entitled to the cost of traveling to and from doctor’s appointments and to get prescribed medicine.

What is the average workers comp settlement in Florida?

Within Palm County, the average settlement for all cases is $15,396 in Palm County. However, if there is an amputation involved, the average settlement jumps to $24,999. When there is a lesser injury, such as a burn, there may be no settlement at all.

What is the most common work related injury?

The most common work injuries are slips, trips, and falls, overexertion, and contact with equipment. All of these injuries are mostly preventable by taking the proper precautions and adhering to OSHA’s guidelines.

Will an employee injured at work automatically receive compensation from their employer?

There is no automatic right to compensation after a work injury or accident. Being injured at work is not enough to trigger a right to compensation. To receive compensation, an injured worker must be able to show that the injury was caused by a breach of duty or negligence of the employer or other people at work.

How are impairment benefits calculated in Florida?

Impairment benefits are paid at 75% of your average weekly temporary total benefits. This is normally your weekly compensation rate. If you return to work and are earning pre-injury wages, these benefits are reduced by 50%. Please refer to 440.15(3)(c), F.S. and 69L-3.01925, F.A.C.

What is classed as a work related injury?

An accident is ‘work-related’ if any of the following played a significant role: the way the work was carried out. any machinery, plant, substances or equipment used for the work or. the condition of the site or premises where the accident happened.

How do you calculate impairment rate?

To calculate the impairment award, the CE multiplies the percentage points of the impairment rating of the employee’s covered illness or illnesses by $2,500.00. For example, if a physician assigns an impairment rating of 40% or 40 points, the CE multiplies 40 by $2,500.00, to equal a $100,000.00 impairment award.