Palm Beach Workers’ Compensation Defense Lawyer

Workers’ Compensation Defense & Litigation 

Since 2009, Almazan Law has represented clients in workers’ compensation defense matters throughout Florida, including in Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas. We offer comprehensive file management and litigation defense and utilize state-of-the-art systems, including remote technologies and cloud-based platforms, to provide our clients with a high level of service and representation. 

We refer to our clients as partners, as they are equal contributors when it comes to the overall management of their cases. We understand the importance of providing efficient, cost-effective services that both mitigate losses and minimize future risks. We often assist our partners in establishing their own cost-control metrics and work alongside them to ensure their needs are met throughout the legal process. 

For more information, including how our Palm Beach workers’ compensation defense attorneys can assist you, contact us at (305) 665-6681 for a complimentary consultation. 

Possible Defenses to Florida Workers’ Compensation Claims 

Florida law allows for several possible defenses, including affirmative defenses, to workers’ compensation claims. The exact nature of a given defense will depend on the specific details of the case and may involve acceptance of partial liability or abject dismissal of allegations. At Almazan Law, our goal is always to move aggressively against individuals who seek to defraud the system while simultaneously protecting the rights of those who truly need the assistance provided by workers’ compensation to return to the workforce.

Some common defenses to Florida workers’ compensation claims include: 

• Employee misconduct 
• Lack of coverage 
• Misrepresentation and fraud 
• Estoppel 
• Statute of limitations 
• Failure to comply with policy procedures 
• Employee intoxication 
• Intentional infliction of injury 
• Refusal to observe safety rules or regulations 
• Violations of the law 
• Waiver 
• Voluntary limitation of income 
• Refusal to accept suitable employment 
• Issues involving medical providers 
• Apportionment 
• Accord and satisfaction
• Laches 
• Retention of earning ability
• Non-work-related injury or illness 
• Pre-existing conditions

Our Palm Beach workers’ compensation defense attorneys carefully review the facts of a case before meticulously preparing a defense aimed at protecting the rights and best interests of our partners, as governed by local, state, or federal law. 

CONTACT OUR FIRM ONLINE OR CALL OUR OFFICE AT (305) 665-6681 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY. HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL. 

Over 40 Years of Combined Workers’ Comp Defense Experience 

The Almazan Law workers’ compensation defense team is led by Founding Partners Kay Dodd Anderson and Mark Edwards. Together, they bring more than 40 years of combined experience to their legal practice, as well as an extensive and far-reaching understanding of Florida’s ever-changing workers’ compensation laws, procedures, and filing rules. Along with our entire team of attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and intake specialists, they strive to provide our firm’s partners with a high level of personalized service, accessibility, and communication. 

Almazan Law is authorized to handle workers’ compensation litigation defense and file management in all 17 jurisdictions in Florida. With several alternatives to traditional hourly billing arrangements, we offer a cost-effective solution to employers, insurance providers, and other parties seeking to limit liability-related losses and protect their best interests.