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When searching for the best workers compensation lawyer in Orlando, you need an attorney who understands Florida's complex workers' comp laws and has a proven track record of success. Wade Coye has been representing workers compensation cases in Orlando Florida for over 30 years, securing millions in benefits for injured workers across Central Florida.
As an experienced Orlando workers compensation lawyer, Wade Coye knows the tactics insurance companies use to deny or minimize claims. Whether you need a workers compensation attorney in Orlando for a denied claim, delayed benefits, or serious workplace injury, Wade provides aggressive representation with no upfront costs.
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Florida's workers comp system is designed to provide benefits to employees injured on the job, regardless of fault. All Florida employers with four or more employees must carry workers comp insurance, and understanding your rights is crucial for getting the benefits you deserve.
Wade Coye represents injured workers throughout the greater Orlando area and surrounding Central Florida communities:
Wade Coye has represented injured workers from every major industry in Central Florida. Each industry has unique hazards and workers comp challenges we understand:
No matter your industry, if you were injured on the job in Orlando, you have rights. Insurance companies often deny legitimate claims hoping you'll give up. Don't let them. Call (407) 648-4940 for a free strategy meeting.
Wade Coye has extensive experience handling all types of workplace injuries across Orlando's major industries:
Wade Coye represents injured workers from Central Florida's largest employers, including:
No matter where you work in Central Florida, Wade Coye understands the unique challenges of your industry and will fight for your workers' comp benefits. Whether you're a cast member, healthcare worker, teacher, or aerospace engineer, we've helped workers like you.
Being injured on the job can be a very stressful and overwhelming ordeal–that's what I'm here for. My name is Wade Coye and I have had over 29 years of experience in handling Workers' Compensation cases throughout Florida and know the best way to personally assist with yours.
My team and I here at Coye Law are ready to fight for the benefits YOU deserve under Florida law. We understand the complexities of the Florida workers' compensation system and will guide you through every step of the process.
Get answers to the most common questions about workers comp in Orlando and Central Florida
At Coye Law Firm, we do not require payment upfront to help injured Orlando workers. Wade Coye works on a "contingency basis," which means we do not require payment upfront and will only collect a fee if you settle your claim. The fee collected is usually a percentage of the settlement, and your initial strategy meeting with Wade is completely free.
No. Under Florida law, "no employer shall discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate, or coerce any employee by reason of such employee's valid claim for compensation or attempt to claim compensation under the Workers' Compensation Law." If your Orlando employer retaliates, they can face serious legal consequences.
Orlando workers' comp benefits include medical care (100% covered), temporary disability payments (66.7% of your average weekly wage), permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits for families. You may also be entitled to mileage reimbursement for medical appointments.
You must report your work injury to your Orlando employer within 30 days of the accident or when you become aware the injury is work-related. However, it's best to report immediately to protect your rights and ensure proper documentation.
Workers' comp insurance companies in Orlando can be notoriously slow in paying weekly wage loss, and it is perfectly legal for them to respond slowly. You may be eligible for a loan to protect yourself while waiting for benefits. Contact Wade Coye's office to learn more about your options.
Wade Coye fights to ensure you receive all the workers comp benefits you're entitled to under Florida law:
If you have never hired a workers comp lawyer before, it can be overwhelming to call a Florida workers comp law firm for the first time. Especially when you don't know what kinds of questions a law firm might ask and what kind of information you should have prepared before the call.
As frustrating as Florida workers comp can be, all you can do is make the best of the limited care that workers comp provides you, and hiring Wade Coye as your experienced attorney is the best way to take this unfortunate situation into your own hands and ensure you are maximizing the benefits available to you under Florida law.
Here is what you can expect when you call our Florida workers comp law office today about your claim…
Before discussing the details of your Florida workers' comp claim, we must first gather some basic information to run a conflict check in our office. We run conflict checks to make sure your claim wouldn't interfere with any of our existing cases. For instance, if you were involved in an on-the-job car accident, it's important that we make sure we are not already representing the other driver in the accident. The only information we need to run a conflict check is your name and mailing address.
Next, we will begin to ask you questions about your job and employer, such as: Where were you working when the accident happened? What is your job title? How long have you been working there? Are you still working there or were you fired? Did you report the injury to your supervisor? Does your employer have workers' compensation insurance?
Next, we may ask you to go into more detail about the accident with questions about your injuries and how the accident occurred. If it was a slip-and-fall at work, we'll ask what you slipped on. For work-related car accidents, we'll ask about information exchange with other drivers and emergency room visits. We'll also ask about any witnesses to the accident.
We'll ask about what medical treatment you've received through workers' comp, when you last saw a doctor, where you received treatment, whether the treatment was authorized by workers' comp, and whether you've missed work as a result of the accident. We'll also ask about any independent medical examinations (IMEs) you may have attended.
We truly appreciate the confidence that our clients place in us by referring their friends or family, so we may ask how you heard about us or who referred you so that we can thank them for their trust! If we believe we can help with your Florida workers comp case, our legal team may then schedule you a free consultation to speak directly with Wade Coye.
It is usually never a good idea to sign a medical release unless you fully understand what you are signing. Doing so can harm your Florida workers comp case. Be very careful as some insurance companies may try to trick you into signing a release that gives them access to your entire medical history, not just your work injury.
You are not required to give a Florida workers comp insurance company a recorded statement beyond the initial injury report. Remember, the insurance company is going to try to save them as much money as possible. They may try to trick you into giving a statement that could be used against you later to deny benefits.
It is incredibly important to be honest about your injuries in a Florida workers comp claim. For instance, if you have a shoulder injury, and have injured your shoulder in the past–mention it! If your current injury is somewhere related to a prior injury and you fail to mention your past injury, they may accuse you of fraud, which can result in criminal charges.
Florida law requires reporting within 30 days, but immediate reporting is best. Demand that an accident report be filled out and request a copy for your records.
If possible, get specialized treatment from doctors experienced with your type of injury. Specialized doctors have years of experience treating specific areas of the body and understand workers' comp requirements.
Early legal intervention can prevent mistakes that could harm your case and ensure you get all the benefits you deserve under Florida law.
Including names, addresses and telephone numbers. Witness testimony can be crucial if your workers' comp claim is disputed.
Also document all interactions with your employer, workers' comp insurance, and medical providers. Good documentation is essential for a successful claim.
Understanding typical workers' comp settlement amounts in Florida helps you evaluate if you're receiving fair compensation. While each case is unique, settlements are based on several factors.
Important: These are general ranges based on Florida workers' comp cases. Your specific case value depends on unique factors. Wade Coye has secured settlements exceeding $1 million for severely injured workers by identifying all available benefits and fighting for maximum compensation.
Insurance companies often require an Independent Medical Examination, but these exams are rarely "independent." The doctor is chosen and paid by the insurance company, and their goal is often to minimize your injuries.
If your workers' comp claim is denied or benefits are stopped, you have the right to appeal. Time limits are strict - don't delay in protecting your rights.
Another question many injured Florida workers have is whether or not they need legal representation for their workers' comp claim. Is it really worth the effort to seek an attorney? Florida workers' comp can be a tedious and complicated process, and having Wade Coye and his experienced legal team to help can sometimes mean the difference between a denied or accepted claim.
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Wade Coye is an expert workers' compensation attorney handling cases throughout Florida with a dedicated legal team and is here to help you and your family get the benefits you deserve. Call (407) 648-4940 now.
Ready to discuss your Orlando workers' comp case? Get a free consultation with Wade Coye and his experienced legal team. Call (407) 648-4940 now.