Florida's workers' comp system is not designed to pay you fairly. We make it.
From denied claims to permanent-impairment disputes, we represent injured workers — particularly those whose employers know they will not complain.
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Workers' Compensation — full scope.
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system: you do not prove negligence, but the insurer controls medical care and indemnity benefits. When they cut you off, short you, or deny you, you need counsel who has tried these cases.
The numbers behind the practice.Every figure sourced.
If any of these is true — call today.
Deadlines, evidence, and witness memory degrade fast. The first conversation is free.
Start Your ReviewYour claim was denied or benefits were cut off
Denial letters cite specific statutes — each has a counter-argument.
The authorized doctor is minimizing your injury
You may have the right to a one-time change of physician.
You were told to return to work before you're ready
Full-duty release can destroy a claim. Get counsel first.
Your employer retaliated for filing
Workers' comp retaliation is actionable separately under Florida law.
A third party caused the injury
A negligent driver, defective product, or non-employer contractor opens a civil claim on top of comp.
You have a permanent impairment rating dispute
The rating determines your benefit duration. We challenge inaccurate ratings.
The measurable benefits of being represented.
Attorney-represented claimants receive more in benefits on average
Analysis of workers' comp outcomes consistently shows represented workers obtain higher settlements and longer benefit durations than pro se claimants.
Fees are statutory and capped
In Florida, workers' comp attorney fees are regulated by statute — you will not pay a fee out of your medical benefits.
We handle the insurer — you handle healing
Recorded statements, IME appointments, deposition preparation — all of it runs through us.
What makes this our practice.
Every practice area is led by an attorney who actually litigates in that space — not a generalist borrowing time.
We litigate denied claims before the Judge of Compensation Claims — not just administrative appeals.
We track statute-of-limitations deadlines on every case.
We coordinate with your civil counsel when there is a third-party claim.
Bilingual intake; many of our clients work in trades where Spanish is the primary shop-floor language.
Answers that cite the statute.
Can I be fired for filing a workers' comp claim?
Florida Statute § 440.205 prohibits retaliation for filing a valid workers' comp claim. If you were terminated or demoted after filing, you may have a separate civil claim.
What if I'm an undocumented worker?
Florida courts have held that immigration status does not bar a workers' compensation claim. You are entitled to medical treatment and indemnity benefits.
Can I sue my employer in addition to filing comp?
Usually no — workers' comp is the exclusive remedy against your employer — but third parties (other contractors, product manufacturers, negligent drivers) can be sued in civil court.
Workers' Compensation, explained on camera.
Short, plain-language explanations of the questions we answer most often. Full library lives on YouTube.
4.9 stars across 2,200+ reviews.
“They treated me like family. Recovered more than I thought possible and they did it in Spanish when I couldn't do it in English.”
“We were facing deportation and lost. Maria walked us through every filing. Today we are legal permanent residents.”
“The construction company denied everything. Gallardo's team had the medical records, site photos, and depositions lined up. We settled for more than double the original offer.”
Reviews sourced from clients who agreed to share. Representative examples — individual results vary by case.
Verdicts & settlements.On the record.
Every case is different — but a track record is a track record. These are real recoveries for real clients.
Jury verdict in a multi-defendant catastrophic injury matter tried in Miami-Dade County.
Pre-suit settlement on behalf of a visiting family injured on a chartered vessel.
Settlement against a national trucking carrier for I-95 rear-end collision injuries.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is evaluated on its facts, jurisdiction, and applicable law.
No obligation.No fee unless we win.
Tell us briefly what happened. An attorney — not an intake screener — will review the facts and reach out within one business hour. English or Español.
Denied, delayed, or cut off? We will review your claim at no cost.
There is no fee for the consultation and no obligation. Speak with an attorney — not an intake screener.