Are mental or nervous injuries compensable under Florida workers compensation?

As with many areas of the law, the answer is sometimes. Suppose the mental or nervous injury is in any way connected to an actual physical injury that occurred during the course and scope of employment. However, if you are a First Responder under Florida Statutes, then the mental or nervous injury does not need to be associated with a physical accident or injury.

This was an extremely important and needed addition to the law that went into effect in October 2018.

Getting needed benefits

There are several caveats to the law, including coverage from both a medical and lost wages standpoint regarding post-traumatic stress disorder for our First Responders. We believe that with any type of injury, either physical or psychiatric, assistance is needed to help heal.

Mental health is crucial, and we should all have a heightened sense of awareness concerning this topic.

If you or anyone you know has an injury that has resulted in a lasting effect on their psychiatric well-being, please seek out help.

The insurance carriers are not interested in providing this benefit, but in most cases, obtaining the help you need may be the bridge to overcoming the current obstacles in the path towards recovery.

If you’ve suffered a mental or emotional injury related to your job, you don’t have to face the process of proving your claim alone. The workers’ compensation attorneys at Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A. understand the challenges of these complex cases and have extensive experience helping injured workers across Florida secure the benefits they deserve.

Our team will evaluate your situation, gather the necessary medical evidence, and advocate for your rights every step of the way. Contact Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A. today to learn how we can help you pursue fair compensation for your mental or nervous injury.

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