Tampa Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Workers’ Compensation Defense in Central Florida 

At Almazan Law, we provide aggressive workers’ compensation defense to clients located in Tampa and throughout Central Florida, as well as statewide. From litigation defense to file management, file assignment, and dispositive final merit hearings, our attorneys have the experience, resources, and in-depth legal knowledge to effectively navigate all types of workers’ compensation disputes and defense matters. 

We are familiar with the many changes in Florida’s workers’ compensation laws in recent years, as well as frequently evolving case law that interprets those legislative changes. Our Senior Partners Kay Dodd Anderson and Mark Edwards bring more than 40 years of collective defense experience to their practice and have a long, proven track record of success. Together with our entire team of Tampa workers’ compensation defense attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, Almazan Law provides cutting-edge legal strategies and innovative solutions designed around each client’s unique needs. 

Learn more about our workers’ compensation defense services and how our firm can help you; contact us online or call (305) 665-6681 for a complimentary consultation.

Common Defenses in Workers’ Compensation Cases 

In defending workers’ compensation claims, our attorneys strive to move swiftly and aggressively against those who seek to defraud the system while simultaneously empowering injured employees who truly need the monetary benefits workers’ compensation provides to return to gainful employment. To do this, we utilize an array of common and uncommon defense strategies.

Some possible defenses to workers’ compensation claims include: 

• Lack of coverage 
• Employee classification
• Statute of limitations 
• Pre-existing conditions 
• Misrepresentation 
• Failure to report injury 
• Employee intoxication and misconduct 
• Intentional self-infliction of injury
• Refusal of suitable employment 
• No significant loss of earning capacity 
• Refusal to utilize safety appliances or gear 
• Violation of safety standards or regulations 
• Contradiction of past claims (estoppel) 
• Undue delay (laches) 
• Accord and satisfaction 
• Apportionment 
• Workers’ compensation immunity defenses

With a collaborative, team-based approach and an extensive knowledge of workers’ compensation defenses, including immunity defenses and affirmative defenses, Almazan Law is well-equipped to handle the numerous legal needs of its clients. 

Serving All 17 Florida Jurisdictions

From our office in Miami, Almazan Law handles the workers’ compensation defense needs of clients located throughout Florida, including in Tampa, Palm Beach, and all of Central Florida. Our attorneys are capable of representing clients in all 17 jurisdictions in the state, and our bilingual attorneys and staff provide comprehensive legal services in English and Spanish to meet the needs of our clients. 

CONTACT US ONLINE OR CALL (305) 665-6681 TO SCHEDULE A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION WITH A MEMBER OF OUR LEGAL TEAM.