$22,000,000 injury settlement.
Recovery for a client injured in a commercial vehicle accident.
A driver under the influence fatally struck a person on S.R. 33.
Jury holds hospital accountable for serious brain injury.
When an injury at work occurs, it can be painful, stressful, and uncertain. Work injuries happen every day in Winter Haven and the surrounding Polk County areas. If you have sustained an injury at work, the Winter Haven workers’ compensation lawyers at Burnetti, P.A. may be able to help you obtain workers’ comp benefits, vocational rehabilitation, or SSI.
Employees have the right to work in a safe environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) was created to prevent workers from being killed or seriously harmed while at work. Employers are required by law to keep working conditions free from known dangers and to provide safe and healthy working conditions. Under the OSH Act, workers have the right to:
$22,000,000 injury settlement.
$11,000,000 recovery for a client injured in a commercial vehicle accident.
A driver under the influence fatally struck a person on S.R. 33.
Jury holds hospital accountable for serious brain injury.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,383 workers died from on the job accidents in 2012. Construction is one of the most dangerous professions and fatal work injuries in construction jobs increased in the past year.
Work injuries can occur in many different ways. On the job accidents may include:
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Workplace injuries can require hospitalization, surgeries, or even loss of life. Hospital bills can accumulate and injured workers should be able to focus on healing from their injuries instead of stressing about the expenses related to the accident. Injured on the job lawyers may be able to help hardworking employees who are injured or disabled by helping provide benefits to cover medical bills. Some employees have their work comp claims denied, which can cause difficulties in obtaining the benefits needed to heal and work again. Work comp attorneys may be able to assist you in receiving benefits for lost wages and new career training, if necessary.
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If you have sustained an injury at work, our Winter Haven workers’ compensation lawyers may be able to help provide assistance during a stressful and traumatic time. Work comp attorneys at Burnetti, P.A. may be able to appeal an employer-denied claim and represent you in court, file for social security disability benefits, or recuperate lost wages on your behalf.
Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and founder of Burnetti, P.A., Doug Burnetti has spent his career fighting for the injured across Florida. Known for his courtroom skill and dedication to justice, he leads a firm built on integrity, strength, and results—recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell® for excellence in trial advocacy.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. It was approved by attorney Doug Burnetti, founder of Burnetti, P.A., a board-certified civil trial lawyer with experience handling cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and product liability.
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