A Florida workers comp lawyer starts with what you are owed: 66 2/3% of your wages, capped at $1,358 a week. Your first deadline is short: tell your employer within 30 days. Call now for a free case review, and an attorney gets on it right away.
How much Florida workers comp pays each week
Your weekly check is 66 2/3% of your regular wages at the time you were hurt. Florida workers compensation also sets a top limit of $1,358 a week in 2026.
The first 7 days of missed work go unpaid. If you are out more than 21 days, those first days get paid too.
Temporary checks stop after 104 weeks at most. If your check looks short, call us, and an attorney will check the math against your pay stubs.
For the basics, read what workers comp should pay you each week.
| Rule | Florida |
|---|---|
| Weekly check (temporary total) | 66 2/3% of your wages |
| Weekly cap, 2026 | $1,358 |
| Waiting period | first 7 days unpaid unless you are out more than 21 days |
| Temporary checks stop | after 104 weeks at most |
Florida deadlines to report and file your claim
Florida workers comp laws set two clocks. First, tell your employer about the injury within 30 days, in writing, and keep a copy.
Second, file a petition for benefits within 2 years after you knew or should have known the injury came from work. A report from your employer does not count as your petition.
Missing either date can cost you benefits. One call starts the free review, and your attorney tracks both dates.
| Deadline | Florida |
|---|---|
| Tell your employer | within 30 days |
| File a petition for benefits | within 2 years |
Denied or cut off in Florida: what to do first
Your first move is a call to us for a free case review. A Florida attorney reads the denial or cutoff letter and gets on it right away.
A denial is not the final word on your claim. In Florida, the fight usually starts with a petition for benefits, and your attorney files it.
Save every letter, pay stub and doctor note. Write down the date on the denial and who gave you the news.
More help is on our pages about a denied claim and stopped payments.
How appeals work in Florida
Losing a ruling does not end your claim. The appeal window is short, and the decision letter states it.
Your attorney files the appeal and meets the deadline for you. Call as soon as the decision arrives, so no time slips away.
Do not sign anything from the insurer before your attorney reads it.
What a workers comp lawyer in Florida costs
Florida law caps the fee at 20% of the first $5,000, 15% of the next $5,000, 10% after that. You pay nothing up front.
The attorney is paid only out of money recovered for you. No win means no fee.
Say James wins $5,000 + $5,000 = $10,000 in benefits. His fee is 20% of $5,000, or $1,000, plus 15% of $5,000, or $750.
That fee totals $1,000 + $750 = $1,750, and James keeps $10,000 minus $1,750 = $8,250. See what a workers comp lawyer costs for more.
Questions injured workers ask
How much does workers comp pay in Florida?
It pays 66 2/3% of your regular wages, up to $1,358 a week in 2026. Call us for a free review of your check.
How long do I have to report a work injury in Florida?
Tell your employer within 30 days. The petition for benefits must be filed within 2 years.
Is the first week of missed work paid in Florida?
The first 7 days are unpaid unless you are out more than 21 days. If you are out longer, those days are paid too.
How long can temporary checks last in Florida?
Temporary checks stop after 104 weeks at most. Call us, and an attorney can tell you what comes next for your claim.
What should I do if my Florida claim was denied?
Your first move is a call to us for a free case review. A Florida attorney reads the denial and gets to work right away.
How much does a workers comp lawyer cost in Florida?
Nothing up front. Florida caps the fee at 20% of the first $5,000, 15% of the next $5,000 and 10% after that. You pay only if you win.
Benefit figures updated September 21, 2026