Florida Permanent Total Disability Attorney

Permanent impairment is not the same as permanent total disability

An impairment rating does not automatically establish permanent total disability. Florida’s PTD standard addresses the ability to engage in employment, including sedentary work, and includes rules for certain catastrophic injuries. Eligibility requires a careful assessment of the applicable law and the evidence in your case.

Build a record of work capacity

Medical restrictions and vocational evidence can be central to a PTD dispute. We examine the treating physicians’ opinions, education and employment history, and relevant job-search or vocational records. Benefits, supplements, and possible offsets also depend on the accident date and circumstances. A Social Security disability decision does not by itself resolve a Florida workers’ compensation claim.

Frequently asked questions

Does being unable to return to my old job prove PTD?

Not by itself. The analysis can involve your ability to perform other work and the medical and vocational evidence supporting that assessment.

Should I settle before my future needs are clear?

Before agreeing to a settlement, understand what benefits would close and how future treatment and income needs would be addressed. The right decision depends on your individual claim.

Working with Kotler Law

We serve injured workers throughout Florida from our St. Petersburg office, with phone and video consultations available. Meet Yuli Kotler, whose background includes five years defending workers’ compensation claims. Consultation is free; attorney fees and costs are addressed in the representation agreement and applicable law. No outcome is guaranteed.