Florida workers’ compensation law is complex and can be confusing without the assistance of an attorney experienced in workers’ compensation. It is comprised of statutes, case law interpreting the statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, and in many cases, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. The Florida Rules of Evidence also apply in workers’ compensation cases as they do in criminal and other civil cases.  Workers’ compensation disputes are decided by a Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC).  A judge can only award or deny the benefits which are the subject of a properly filed and supported Petition for Benefits. A judge may not award a lump sum settlement at trial or at any other time.   Changes in workers' compensation laws in 1990, 1994, and 2003 have resulted in drastic reductions in the amount and duration of workers' compensation benefits available to injured workers.  It is important to contact a Florida workers’ compensation attorney to ensure that you are getting the benefits to which you are entitled. 

Amy Ritchey formerly represented employers and insurance companies in workers’ compensation claims. She knows firsthand how insurance companies and adjusters operate, how they value claims, and how they reach decisions on denying or approving claims. She is intimately familiar with the typical defenses raised and defensive strategies in general. Amy Ritchey is dedicated to putting injured workers in the position to receive the highest level of benefits permissible by law.