A workers comp lawyer in Miami fights for your weekly check under Florida law: 66 2/3% of your wages. That check has a weekly cap, and the clock on your claim is already running. Call us now for a free case review.
What Florida workers comp pays Miami workers
Miami claims run on Florida law. If you cannot work while you heal, the check should equal 66 2/3% of your regular wages.
For injuries in 2026, the weekly check tops out at $1,358. A lawyer checks that your average weekly wage was figured right, since every check grows from that number.
The first 7 days are unpaid. If you are out more than 21 days, those first days get paid too.
These temporary checks last 104 weeks at most. When an insurer cuts them off early, a lawyer can push back. If yours already stopped, read what to do when payments stop.
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Weekly check (temporary total) | 66 2/3% of your wages |
| Weekly cap, 2026 | $1,358 |
Florida deadlines that can end a Miami claim
Two dates matter most. First, tell your employer about the injury within 30 days. Do it in writing if you can, and keep a copy.
Second, a petition for benefits must be filed within 2 years. That clock starts when you knew, or should have known, the injury came from work.
Miss either date and you put your whole claim at risk. Use the counter to turn your injury date into real dates, then call us.
| Deadline | Florida |
|---|---|
| Tell your employer | within 30 days |
| File a petition for benefits | within 2 years |
Why a Miami workers comp lawyer who knows Florida helps
A claim from Miami is handled under the same Florida rules that cover every county in the state. Your benefits, your deadlines and your lawyer's fee all come from Florida law.
The insurer has adjusters who work these rules every day. You deserve someone on your side who knows them just as well, including what the insurer must pay and when.
That lawyer can gather your medical records, answer the insurer and file the petition on time. For the full state picture, read workers comp in Florida.
What a Miami workers comp case costs you
The case review is free. You pay no fee unless you win, because the attorney is paid only out of money recovered.
Florida law also caps that fee. The state fee schedule allows 20% of the first $5,000, 15% of the next $5,000 and 10% after that.
You owe nothing up front and get no bill if the case brings in nothing. Learn more about what a workers comp lawyer costs.
Questions injured workers ask
How much does a workers comp lawyer in Miami cost?
The case review is free, and you pay no fee unless you win. Florida law caps the fee, and it comes only out of money recovered.
What should I do first after getting hurt at work in Miami?
Call us for a free case review. Then tell your employer about the injury in writing and keep a copy.
Can a lawyer help if my workers comp checks stopped?
Yes. Call us, and a Florida workers comp attorney gets on it right away. They press the insurer for what the law owes you.
Do I need a lawyer if the insurer already accepted my claim?
Call for a free review first. Accepted claims still get paid too low or cut short, and a lawyer can catch both.
Rates updated Sep 19, 2026