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Workplace Injuries in Florida

Workplace injuries in Florida usually run through the workers' compensation system, but that isn't always the whole story.

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2 years

Reduced from 4 to 2 years by HB 837 (2023). Wrongful death 2 years. Medical 2 years.

How fault works

Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar (post-HB837, 2023)

Workers' comp generally provides benefits regardless of fault, yet it often doesn't cover everything, and when someone other than your employer contributed to the injury, a separate third-party liability claim may be possible. That third-party path is where Florida's modified comparative negligence rule with a 50% bar comes in, reducing any recovery by your share of fault and barring it if you're more than half responsible. Note that Florida's auto no-fault PIP system is separate from workplace claims, so it's important not to confuse the two. Filing deadlines differ between workers' comp and injury lawsuits, and the 2-year lawsuit deadline set by HB 837 (2023) can apply to third-party claims, so timing matters. You can reach out for help regardless of your background, and Spanish-speaking support is available; FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, licensed Florida attorney to sort out which path fits.

What decides a workplace injury claim in Florida

  • Report it to a supervisor in writing. A gap between the injury and the first report becomes the employer's argument.
  • The question that decides everything is whether someone outside your employer contributed — a contractor, a driver, an equipment maker — because only that claim runs on Florida fault rules.
  • Florida's 50% bar only touches that outside claim, so blame shifted onto you costs nothing in comp and can cost all of the other one.
  • Immigration status changes nothing about the 2-year deadline HB 837 (2023) set, or about your right to ask questions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I do more than file workers' comp after a Florida work injury?

Sometimes. If a third party (not your employer) contributed, you may have a separate liability claim on top of workers' comp. An independent Florida attorney can evaluate this.

Does my immigration status affect getting help after a work injury?

You can reach out for help regardless of your background, and Spanish-speaking support is available. An independent Florida attorney can explain your options confidentially.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Florida?

In Florida, the deadline is generally 2 years from the date of the accident. Reduced from 4 to 2 years by HB 837 (2023). Wrongful death 2 years. Medical 2 years. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

Can I recover if the accident was partly my fault?

Florida follows this rule: Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar (post-HB837, 2023). Because the answer depends on the details, it's worth talking to an attorney who knows Florida law before assuming you have no case.

Does it cost anything to get connected?

No. Getting connected with an attorney through FaultFreeClaims is free and comes with no obligation. We are not a law firm — we connect you with independent, licensed attorneys.

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