Florida Workers’ Compensation Lost Wage Benefits Attorney

Check the earnings used in your claim

Average weekly wage is the starting point for many benefit calculations. Florida law often uses earnings from the 13 weeks before the accident, with other methods for situations where that calculation does not fairly apply. Bring payroll records, overtime information, and details of other employment so we can compare the carrier’s wage statement with your actual work history.

Understand why payments changed

Temporary total and temporary partial disability are different benefits. Work restrictions, earnings after the injury, and the dates involved affect the analysis. We review the explanation for stopped checks alongside the medical records and any light-duty offer. Keep copies of work-status slips and tell your attorney about changes in earnings or employment.

Frequently asked questions

Are all wage benefits two-thirds of my usual pay?

No. The calculation depends on the benefit category, earnings, applicable limits, and accident date. A temporary partial disability calculation differs from a temporary total disability calculation.

What if I worked more than one job?

Provide records for each job and explain which work you have been unable to perform. Whether concurrent earnings count requires review of the employment and the applicable law.

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.