# Law Offices of Lyle B. Masnikoff & Associates, P.A.

> Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorneys. The firm represents injured workers and employees throughout Florida in workers’ compensation, Personal Injury Protection (PIP), wrongful termination and wage & hour matters, and represents medical providers seeking payment of PIP bills. Free consultation, no fee unless we win, phones answered 24/7. The team speaks Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Portuguese.

- Main office: 1645 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 550, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Phone: (561) 598-7120
- Website: https://workerscompfl.net
- Recognition: AV Preeminent® (Martindale-Hubbell - highest rating for legal skill & ethics); Client Champion Platinum (Martindale-Hubbell, 2022 & 2023); Preeminent Lawyers (Bar Register, 2021)

## Practice areas
- [Workers’ Compensation](https://workerscompfl.net/services/workers-compensation/): Hurt on the job? Florida workers’ comp should cover your medical care and lost wages - but carriers delay, deny and underpay. We fight for every benefit you’re owed, from the first report to final settlement.
- [Personal Injury Protection](https://workerscompfl.net/services/personal-injury-protection/): After a crash, PIP is supposed to pay your medical bills quickly. When insurers stall, we step in - for injured drivers, and for doctors and clinics seeking payment of medical bills from PIP insurers.
- [Wrongful Termination](https://workerscompfl.net/services/wrongful-termination/): Losing your job after an injury, a complaint or a claim isn’t something you have to accept quietly. We help you understand your rights and pursue what you’ve lost.
- [Wage & Hour](https://workerscompfl.net/services/wage-and-hour/): Every hour you work deserves to be paid. We pursue unpaid overtime, minimum-wage violations and withheld pay for Florida workers.

## Attorneys
- [Lyle B. Masnikoff](https://workerscompfl.net/our-firm/attorneys/lyle-b-masnikoff/): Founder & Senior Lawyer. Founder of the firm and its senior lawyer, leading a multilingual team that represents injured workers across Florida.
- [Charles Wade, Esq.](https://workerscompfl.net/our-firm/attorneys/charles-wade/): Attorney, Workers’ Compensation Division. A Florida native who has exclusively represented injured workers since joining the firm in 2014.
- [Shakayle Grant, Esq.](https://workerscompfl.net/our-firm/attorneys/shakayle-grant/): Associate, Workers’ Compensation Division. A West Palm Beach native and associate in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Division.

## Offices (11)
- [West Palm Beach](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/west-palm-beach/): 1645 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 550, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 · (561) 598-7120
- [Fort Lauderdale](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/fort-lauderdale/): 110 E. Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 · (954) 581-9115
- [Miami](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/miami/): 333 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33131 · (305) 873-6589
- [Orlando](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/orlando/): 7380 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 · (407) 896-0116
- [Tampa](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/tampa/): 8270 Woodland Center Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614 · (866) 523-2724
- [Jacksonville](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/jacksonville/): 4651 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · (866) 523-2724
- [Port St. Lucie](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/port-st-lucie/): 543 NW Lake Whitney Place, Suite 106, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 · (772) 461-9181
- [Fort Pierce](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/fort-pierce/): St. Lucie County, FL · (772) 461-9181
- [Vero Beach](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/vero-beach/): 601 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960 · (866) 523-2724
- [Fort Myers](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/fort-myers/): 9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33905 · (866) 523-2724
- [Sarasota](https://workerscompfl.net/locations/sarasota/): 1990 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236 · (866) 523-2724

## Key pages
- [About the firm](https://workerscompfl.net/our-firm/)
- [Settlement results](https://workerscompfl.net/results/): 8 settlements from $100,000 to $1,250,000
- [Workers’ compensation FAQ](https://workerscompfl.net/faq/)
- [Testimonials](https://workerscompfl.net/testimonials/)
- [Contact](https://workerscompfl.net/contact/)
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- [Kreyòl](https://workerscompfl.net/ht/)
- [Português](https://workerscompfl.net/pt/)

## Frequently asked questions
- **What is workers’ compensation?** Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance employers hold that offers benefits to employees with a job-related injury or illness. These benefits can help pay for lost wages, medical expenses, and legal fees.
- **Is workers’ compensation insurance mandatory for Florida employers?** In Florida, all employers with at least four employees must offer workers’ compensation coverage. Construction industry employers are required to offer workers’ compensation coverage if they have one or more employees.
- **What are some common injuries in workers’ compensation claims?** Workers’ compensation can cover almost any illness or injury an employee experiences as a direct consequence of fulfilling their job duties. Common injuries include, but are not limited to, broken bones, muscular injuries, bulging discs or herniated discs in the neck or back, torn meniscus or torn ACL in the knee, torn labrum or rotator cuff in the shoulder, injuries to the wrist, ankle, or foot, traumatic brain injuries, exposure to hazardous materials, burns, and psychological injuries.
- **How can I qualify for workers’ compensation in Florida?** You must be an employee, work for an employer who carries workers’ comp insurance, have a work-related injury, and meet the statute of limitations for reporting your injury to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits.
- **What is the difference between a workers’ compensation claim and a third-party claim in Florida?** Unlike many personal injury cases, your employer’s negligence does not necessarily need to be the cause of your illness or injury as long as it occurred on the job. You can pursue a third-party claim in addition to a workers’ compensation claim when someone other than your employer caused the workplace accident. This type of claim differs from a workers’ compensation claim in two critical ways: it requires you to prove negligence by the third party and may allow you to pursue additional damages like pain and suffering. On the other hand, the workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system.
- **How much time do I have to report my injury to my employer in Florida?** According to Florida statutes, you should report your injury as soon as you can but no later than 30 days after the date of or initial manifestation of the injury unless other conditions apply - or your claim may be denied.
- **Will I be paid if I lose time from work due to an injury in Florida?** Under Florida law, you will not receive pay for the first seven days of disability. However, if your disability extends to over 21 days, causing you to lose time from work, the insurance company may pay you for the first seven days.
- **Can my employer fire me if I cannot work due to an injury and I am receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Florida?** No, it is against the law for an employer to fire an employee for filing or attempting to file a workers’ compensation claim.
- **How can a workers’ compensation attorney help me in Florida?** A knowledgeable and experienced workers’ compensation attorney can protect your rights and pursue fair compensation. An attorney can be particularly helpful if your employer won’t acknowledge your claim, you worry that you have missed the statute of limitations, the insurance company has not provided you with adequate compensation, or the insurance company has denied your claim.

## Recent articles
- [Can I See My Own Doctor for Workers’ Comp in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/can-i-see-my-own-doctor-for-workers-comp-in-florida/) (2026-10-15): You hurt your back lifting equipment at work, report the injury, and your employer sends you to a doctor you have never seen before. Meanwhile, your regular…
- [How a Denied Florida Workers’ Compensation Claim Became a Major Trial Win for an Injured Traveling Sales Representative](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/florida-workers-compensation-denied-claim-trial-win/) (2026-10-13): Do you have a denied Florida workers’ compensation claim?
- [What the End of TPS Means for Your Workers’ Compensation Claim](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/what-the-end-of-tps-means-for-your-workers-compensation-claim/) (2026-10-13): Learn what the end of TPS means for your workers’ comp claim.
- [What to Do If I Broke My Ankle at Work in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/what-to-do-if-i-broke-my-ankle-at-work-in-florida/) (2026-09-15): A broken ankle can affect much more than your ability to walk. If your job requires you to stand, lift, drive, climb, or move throughout the day, an ankle…
- [What Happens if I Retire While on Workers’ Comp in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/what-happens-if-i-retire-while-on-workers-comp-in-florida/) (2026-08-15): After a workplace injury, retirement can raise a whole new set of questions. You may be looking forward to leaving the workforce, but you may also wonder how…
- [What Happens to Workers’ Comp if a Company Closes in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/what-happens-to-workers-comp-if-a-company-closes-in-florida/) (2026-07-15): A Florida workers’ compensation attorney explains what happens to workers’ comp if a company closes.
- [When Should You Hire a Workers’ Comp Attorney in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/when-should-you-hire-a-workers-comp-attorney-in-florida/) (2026-06-15): When should you hire a workers' comp attorney in Florida? Learn the warning signs, what to do if your claim is denied, and how a lawyer can protect your benefits.
- [5 Workers’ Comp Investigator Tactics in Florida You Need to Know](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/5-workers-comp-investigator-tactics-in-florida-you-need-to-know/) (2026-05-15): FL workers’ comp lawyer explains 5 workers’ comp investigator tactics you need to know.
- [5 Common Workers’ Compensation Claims in Florida](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/5-common-workers-compensation-claims-in-florida/) (2026-04-15): FL workers’ comp lawyer explains common workers’ compensation claims.
- [Will I Be Able to Receive Compensation for a Knee Injury at Work in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/will-i-be-able-to-receive-compensation-for-knee-injury-at-work-in-florida/) (2026-03-15): Florida workers’ comp lawyer explains compensation for knee injury at work.
- [What You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation for Shoulder Injury Requiring Surgery in FL](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-workers-compensation-for-shoulder-injury-requiring-surgery-in-fl/) (2026-02-15): FL workers’ comp attorney explains workers’ compensation for a shoulder injury requiring surgery.
- [What Are the Most Common Causes of a Neck Injury at Work in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/what-are-most-common-causes-of-neck-injury-at-work-in-florida/) (2026-01-15): Florida workers’ compensation lawyer explains causes of a neck injury at work.
- [Does Workers’ Comp Pay For Pain and Suffering in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/does-workers-comp-pay-for-pain-and-suffering-in-florida/) (2025-12-15): A work injury can leave you dealing with far more than medical bills and missed time from your job. You might be in constant pain, struggling to move the way…
- [Does Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Bills in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/does-workers-comp-cover-medical-bills-in-florida/) (2025-11-15): When you’re injured on the job in Florida, medical care can quickly become one of your biggest worries. Hospital visits, prescription medications, and…
- [Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Remote Employees](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/workers-compensation-coverage-for-remote-employees/) (2025-11-13): Learn how Workers’ Compensation Coverage applies to remote employees in FL & what to do after home injury.
- [Missed Wages and Misconduct Under Florida Workers’ Compensation](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/missed-wages-and-misconduct-under-florida-workers-compensation/) (2025-11-04): Learn how misconduct affects missed wage benefits in Florida Workers’ Comp.
- [Snowbird Season and Winter Employment in Florida](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/snowbird-season-and-winter-employment-in-florida/) (2025-11-04): The Return of Snowbird Season Holidays are upon us, and it is finally that special time of year Floridians fondly call “Snowbird Season.” During this period…
- [Understanding Hospital Bills After a Compensable Workers’ Compensation Claim](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/understanding-hospital-bills-after-a-compensable-workers-compensation-claim/) (2025-11-04): Learn who pays hospital bills after a Workers’ Compensation Claim in FL and why you may still receive charges.
- [Settling Your Workers’ Comp Claim Before Medicare Eligibility](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/settling-workers-compensation-claim-before-medicare-eligibility-fl/) (2025-10-20): Learn about settling workers’ comp claim before Medicare eligibility in Florida.
- [What If I Want to Back Out of My Settlement?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/want-to-back-out-of-my-settlement-fl/) (2025-10-20): Wondering if you can back out of your settlement in Florida? Learn your legal options and next steps.
- [How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/how-much-does-workers-comp-pay-in-florida/) (2025-10-15): Florida workers’ comp lawyer explains how much does workers’ comp pay in Florida.
- [What to Do After a Back Injury at Work in Florida](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/back-injury-at-work-in-florida/) (2025-09-15): Florida workers’ comp lawyer what to do after a back injury at work.
- [Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/top-10-most-dangerous-jobs-in-america/) (2025-08-15): Florida workers’ comp lawyer explains 10 most dangerous jobs in America.
- [Is Workers’ Comp Taxable in Florida?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/is-workers-comp-taxable-in-florida/) (2025-07-15): If you’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Florida, you may be relying on them to cover your bills while you recover from a work-related injury.…
- [What Does Maximum Medical Improvement Mean in Workers’ Compensation in FL?](https://workerscompfl.net/blog/maximum-medical-improvement-in-workers-compensation-fl/) (2025-06-15): Florida workmans’ comp lawyer explains maximum medical improvement.

## Videos
- [Ignored by Your Lawyer? How to Switch to an FL Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Who Goes the Extra Mile](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/ignored-by-your-lawyer-how-to-switch-to-an-fl-workers-compensation-lawyer-who-goes-the-extra-mile/)
- [What Is Your Workers’ Comp Case Really Worth? A Florida Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Explains](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/what-is-your-workers-comp-case-really-worth/)
- [Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Advice from a Florida Workers’ Comp Attorney](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/dont-leave-money-on-table-advice-from-florida-workers-comp-attorney/)
- [“Do I Have a Case?” A Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney Explains Your Rights](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/do-i-have-a-case-florida-workers-compensation-attorney-explains-your-rights/)
- [Can I Change My Workers’ Comp Doctor? Advice from a Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/can-i-change-my-workers-comp-doctor/)
- [Workers’ Comp Deposition Guide: How a Florida Workers’ Comp Attorney Keeps Your Case on Track](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/workers-comp-deposition-guide-how-a-florida-workers-comp-attorney-keeps-your-case-on-track/)
- [Stuck in a Dispute? How a Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney Reaches an Agreement](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/stuck-in-dispute-how-florida-workers-comp-attorney-reaches-agreement/)
- [Worried About Going to Court for Workers’ Comp in Florida? | Lyle B. Masnikoff & Associates, P.A.](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/worried-about-going-to-court-for-workers-comp-in-florida/)
- [Watch This BEFORE You Talk to the Insurance Adjuster | Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/watch-this-before-you-talk-to-the-insurance-adjuster/)
- [Worried About Legal Fees? A Workers’ Comp Claim in Florida Costs Nothing Upfront](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/worried-about-legal-fees-workers-comp-claim-in-florida-costs-nothing-upfront/)
- [The Workers’ Compensation Settlement Process vs. Personal Injury in Florida: What You Need to Know](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/workers-comp-settlement-process-vs-personal-injury-in-florida/)
- [Eske mwen dwe al we yon dokte rapid apres yon aksidan nan travay?](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/eske-mwen-dwe-al-we-yon-dokte-rapid-apres-yon-aksidan-nan-travay/)
- [Kileu mwen besoin pran yon Avocat?](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/kileu-mwen-besoin-pran-yon-avocat/)
- [Poukisa Avocat oblige fait reklamasyon Nan tribunal pou ou jwen soin medikal?](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/poukisa-avocat-oblige-fait-reklamasyon-nan-tribunal-pou-ou-jwen-soin-medikal/)
- [Byen rempli formulaires nan ofis Dokte yo Ak detay tout kote ke ou frape](https://workerscompfl.net/videos/byen-rempli-formulaires-nan-ofis-dokte-yo-ak-detay-tout-kote-ke-ou-frape/)

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