─OVER 60 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE!
Note: Our office has limited the type of Workplace Accident cases that it accepts. Our law firm accepts claims where a third third party, not your employer, is responsible for your injuries and damages.
─ Have you been injured in a workplace accident in Destin, Florida?
Brannon & Brannon Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers has the knowledge, experience, and dedication to fight for your case. Call our Destin workplace accident lawyers at (850) 863-5297 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
You may be eligible to recover compensation for your injuries, lost income, and pain and suffering. You deserve a highly experienced legal team advocating for your rights.
For more than 30 years, workers throughout Northwest Florida have trusted our firm to pursue the compensation they need after being injured on the job. Workplace injury cases can be complex, especially when workers’ compensation is involved. Our team has the skill and insight needed to guide you through the process with confidence.
We’re equipped with more than 60+ years of combined experience to fight for you. We’ve recovered millions of dollars in life-changing awards for injured clients over the years. We’re confident we can help you, too.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, private sector employers reported 2.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020.
Fatal workplace injuries also increased, with a 2 percent rise in 2019 compared to the previous year. That same year saw 5,333 workers lose their lives on the job, the highest number recorded in more than a decade.
In Florida, 306 workers died in job related accidents in 2019. The private construction industry remains one of the most dangerous, accounting for 91 of those fatalities, the highest of any sector.
Closer to home, there were 926 workers’ compensation claims filed in Okaloosa and Walton counties combined in 2020, highlighting just how common workplace injuries are in the area.
The severity of your injury
We generally see higher awards for accidents that cause catastrophic injuries and death. Our experienced Fort Walton Beach workplace injury lawyers will be able to give you a better idea once we know the specifics of your case.
Workers’ compensation will likely cover your job site injuries. Benefits should provide coverage for your medical treatment and two-thirds of your average weekly wages calculated in the 13-week period prior to your injury (not counting the week you were injured).
Even if you’re relying on insurance benefits, your employer’s insurance might refuse to pay the full extent of your medical bills. We can help you navigate this process and make sure your claim is handled fairly.
If workers’ comp covers your injury, that’s your exclusive remedy for damages. You can’t sue your co-workers or your employer.
If you do need to pursue legal action, then you can seek damages just like in any other personal injury claim—generally for economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages compensate you for monetary losses, such as:
Examples of non-economic damages are:
For the best chance to get all of the damages you’re rightfully due, contact a reputable Destin personal injury attorney who routinely handles workplace accidents.
In many cases, yes. Under Florida workers’ compensation laws, you may still be able to receive benefits even if you were partially at fault for your workplace injury.
If your case involves a personal injury claim, you can still recover compensation as long as you are not found to be more than 50 percent responsible for the accident. Florida follows a modified comparative fault system, which means your compensation will be reduced based on your percentage of fault.
For example, if you are found to be partially responsible, your total recovery would be reduced accordingly. If your injury involved a car accident while on the job, Florida insurance laws may also impact how your claim is handled.
Brannon & Brannon Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers will stand up for you if blame is being unfairly placed on your shoulders. Even if you share some responsibility, you should not be held accountable for more than your fair share.
While certain jobs may carry more danger than others, you can get hurt in any place of employment. Our Destin personal injury law firm serves clients throughout the Panhandle.
Work accidents can include:
Getting injured where you go every day to earn a living can be devastating. The possibility that you might not be able to return to your chosen profession can leave you filled with anxiety and fear. Let Brannon & Brannon Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers fight to bring stability to your future. Our father-son team has been trusted in Northwest Florida for more than three decades.
You could be suffering from excruciating pain with uncertainty about when you might recover. Medical bills and the expenses associated with a long recovery can be overwhelming. We can help fight for the money you need.
Workplace injuries can include:
We’ll coordinate with your medical providers to make sure we understand the extent of your injuries.
Most accidents are the result of mistakes or negligence. Many accidents are avoidable, whether it’s an individual error or a company policy that overlooked essential supervision of a dangerous process.
If you’re injured at work, it could be the result of:
Accidents on the job are rarely simple. Often, they involve multiple parties. It’s important to narrow down the precise cause of your accident so that the proper parties can be held responsible. Our experienced Destin personal injury attorneys leave no stone unturned to determine what caused your accident.
Negligence is the legal basis of most avoidable injuries.
To prove negligence, you must prove its four elements:
Evidence used to prove negligence could include:
We have years of experience litigating complex accident cases. We know what it takes to build a strong case.