
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.

Meet Our Team
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Alex Almazan Managing Partner/Founder
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Johanna Castellon-Vega Practice Director - Litigation, Senior Partner
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K. Kay Dodd Anderson Practice Director - Workers Compensation Defense, Senior Partner
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Richard N. Asfar Appellate Director, Managing Partner - Tampa Office
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Suzette Reyes Partner
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Edson Briggs Senior Attorney
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Rene Hidalgo Senior Attorney
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Blane Wheeley Senior Attorney
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Scott Ross Senior Attorney
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Beth Ann Tobey Senior Attorney
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Hunter Daniel Associate Attorney
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Cameron Perkins Associate Attorney
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Natalia Yidi Associate Attorney
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Nurmis Socarras Real Estate Paralegal
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Janet Perez Paralegal
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Sara Dargis Paralegal
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Meri Spoltore Paralegal
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Karen Peterson Paralegal
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Jennifer Weiss Paralegal
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Sonia Garcia Firm Administrator