06-05-2025
WorkInjuryRights.com Helps Florida Workers Navigate New Legal Reforms, Marking a New Era for Injured Employees
CORAL SPRINGS, FL, May 6, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- A wave of legislative reform is reshaping the dynamics of Florida's workers' compensation law, promising new opportunities and challenges for those looking to file a workplace injury lawsuit. As the state implements sweeping changes, a leading law firm in Florida, is stepping up to help workers and employers understand these changing laws with confidence and clarity.
A Transformative Moment for Workers' Compensation
For years, Florida's workers' compensation system has been in place for employees sustaining workplace injuries. It helps pay for lost wages, medical care, rehabilitation, and expenses incurred on managing disability. However, people have been complaining about:
New legal reforms have been introduced to address these issues, offering a fresh start for both workers and employers. Every workers' compensation lawyer is committed to explaining these changes clearly, ensuring everyone understands how to move forward.
Senate Bill 362 and House Bill 433
Effective January 1, 2024, SB 362 has changed quite a few things for Florida workers' compensation medical reimbursement rates. Physicians are now be paid at 175% of Medicare rates (an increase from 110%), and surgical procedures are raised to 210% (an increase from 140%). Similarly, expert witness fees increased from $200 to $300 per hour.
While SB 362 concerns medical care, HB 433, which kicked in on July 1, 2024, is also shaking things up for worker protections all over Florida. In essence, it stops local governments from making their own rules about issues like heat safety, minimum wage, and scheduling mandates, putting everything under state control instead.
For businesses, this means they'll have the same set of employment rules everywhere, making things a bit easier to manage. But for workers, it means that things like safety and compensation will be figured based on state and federal laws, not by local rules anymore.
What This Means for Florida Workers
The combined impact of SB 363 and HB 433 is substantial. Injured workers can expect more access to medical treatment and the potential for reduced recovery times. Even with the shift to state regulation, workers still need to be aware of their rights and benefits available to them under the new system.
In Florida, workers' compensation benefits continue to be comprehensive, covering wage, medical costs, replacement, rehabilitation, and even death benefits where applicable. That said, the process of obtaining these benefits remains challenging for the average person—especially as employers and insurers adapt to the new regulatory framework.
Work Injury Rights: Expert Guidance Through Change
has been recognized for its results-driven and client-centric practice, recovering millions for Florida residents who have been injured in different accidents. The law firm works on a 'no-win, no-fee' basis. Their legal experts come with more than 45 years of experience and are always ready to offer employees help regarding SB 362 and HB 433 free of cost.
offers full-serve legal representation at all levels of the claims process, working on cases ranging from repetitive stress injuries and slip-and-fall cases to catastrophic injuries and occupational illnesses.
Endnote
As Florida's workers' compensation law enters a new era, is committed to offering valuable advice to injured employees across the state. With free consultations and knowledgeable legal representation, the firm empowers employees to get the maximum benefits, regardless of the changing law.
is a Florida-based law firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation for workers' compensation claims. Founded by attorneys David Benn, William Haro, and Stacey Isaacs—who bring more than 45 years of combined legal experience—the firm is committed to helping individuals from all walks of life navigate the complexities of workplace injury cases. With a personalized approach and a focus on client advocacy, represents injured workers across the state. The firm offers free consultations, and all legal services are provided on a contingency fee basis—clients pay nothing unless a settlement or jury award is obtained. For more information, visit
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