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Attorneys at the Kevin Moore Florida and Tampa Area Workers' Compensation Law Firm help victims of Florida work place injuries receive full & just compensation for their losses. We're not just another law firm. We're not just any lawyers. We are highly experienced workers' compensation attorneys - that is what we do. We serve clients throughout Florida from our Tampa offices.

The Firm

The Firm ....

Our mission is to provide our clients with results through passionate representation and legal excellence. We are dedicated to stewardship of our team members' success, community outreach and long term business vitality. We provide a full range of legal services to our workers' compensation clients throughout Florida, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and other communities in the counties of Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Sumter, Hernando, Polk and Orange.

The Practice

The Practice ....

Workers' compensation is a benefit that is available to nearly all employees who suffer an injury that arose out of and in the course of their employment. Our workers compensation lawyers represent injured employees and workers that have been injured while on the job in Florida. When employees are hurt or injured while performing their duties at work, there is a specialized area of legislation referred to as workers’ compensation law that governs from whom and how much an injured employee can recover.

Kevin Moore

Kevin A. Moore

The Law Firm of Kevin A. Moore was established by Kevin in 1995. For over a decade, through this practice area, Kevin has focused on assuring that the firm's clients receive the best legal representation possible. Kevin's firm works hard to make sure that victims of workplace accidents receive justice, care, and fair compensation for their injuries

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Case Histories

Result examples of the hard work and efforts of the Lawyers and staff of the Florida WC law firm of Kevin A. Moore.

Testimonials

Unsolicited comments from our clients. Providing high-quality legal services goes beyond simply performing the legal services that are requested. We take pride in our dedication to the goals of our clients.

Clients' Rights

The Tampa Area Workers' Compensation Law Firm of Kevin Moore is ready to fight for your rights and see that you get the proper compensation and care! This page defines the rights clients have before Florida WC law.

Fraud

Workers considering making a claim for Florida workers' compensation benefits, clients should know the importance of telling the truth in connection with their injury claims. Workers' compensation fraud is not a minor crime. If it is discovered that a worker has reported a work-related injury when they knew that they were not injured at work, they could be convicted of a third-degree felony - with serious consequences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This page was created to answer questions that are frequently asked of Florida Worker's Compensation Lawyers like Tampa Area's WC lawyer Kevin Moore.

Florida Workplace Related Injuries

Catastrophic Injuries

If you have a Catastrophic Work Related Injury, you are likely to be entitled to receive lifetime benefits. This is one of the reasons why Catastrophic Injury cases should only be handled by an experienced Florida WC lawyer - so much is at stake. The cost of paying lifetime benefits is something insurance companies want to avoid. As your attorney, Kevin will prepare your case so that you receive every possible benefit you are entitled to under Florida law. Kevin Moore has vast experience and, more importantly, success working with serious & catastrophic WC injury cases!

Amputations

Losing an arm, a leg, a hand or a foot is a loss like no other. You know that you are still the same person you were before the workplace accident, yet you probably cannot help feeling less than you were. Adapting to any amputation is a gradual process. You are no doubt grateful and relieved to even be alive after your brush with tragedy in a severe work-place accident. Yet you and those who care for you must cope with the aftermath of your amputation. The Florida WC law firm and attorneys know that it is never easy. We are here to help you.

Back Injury

Back injuries are some of the most common and frequently the most traumatic Florida Workman's Comp work-related injuries that a worker can experience. Back injuries can range in severity from simple sprains, to bulging to herniated disks, and even life threatening fractures. Back injuries can be extremely painful, chronic and disabling. In some cases, back injuries can require surgery to correct the problem.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most significant health problem in the workplace today. The United States Department of Labor has concluded that "CTS" is the "chief occupational hazard since the 90's - disabling workers in epidemic proportions." Every worker who develops Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or any other type of Repetitive Stress Injury as a result of performing his or her job is legally entitled to receive the comprehensive medical and monetary benefits provided by the Florida Workers' Compensation Act.

Chemical Exposure

The term "chemical exposure" is used to refer to contact with a variety of toxic or hazardous man-made substances. Many paints cleaning products, and on-the-job products contain dangerous chemicals that can damage the body when inhaled or touched. Unfortunately, many employers are either ignorant or cut corners when it comes to safety and education, properly storing dangerous chemicals, providing adequate training, and/or fail to provide the proper protective equipment. The results are often workers suffering short-term injuries such as respiratory symptoms, forgetfulness, or disorientation, or even long-term consequences like illness, internal damage, cancer, birth defects, neurological injury; even death.

Cuts & Lacerations

A laceration, or cut, is a common injury to get in a workplace. They can result from slips, trip or fall, exposed sharp surfaces, low overhangs, tools used on the job and many more causes. Lacerations are cuts or tears of the skin caused by a sharp object, such as broken glass, or a blunt trauma. Laceration wounds have a wide range of severity from surface to deep and can even be fatal. Long-term effects resulting from certain cuts and lacerations can be challenging for the worker. This page gives an overview of laceration injuries. If you have suffered cuts or lacerations as the result of a workplace accident in Florida, please contact Kevin the Florida Workmans' Comp law firm of Kevin Moore.

Death

In Florida's Workers' Compensation Law, death benefits are payable to an employee's surviving spouse, or spouse and children, based upon a percentage of the employee's wages, subject to a cap. A burial allowance is also available. If you are a qualified dependent of a Worker's Comp related death you will likely benefit from advice from a Qualified WC lawyer. Games can and have been played by employers and their insurance companies in determining the proper payments and calculating the qualifying period.

Dismemberment

Dismemberment Workers' Compensation claims are, for the most part, treated just like amputation claims. The fundamental difference is in the 'timing' of the loss of the body part. Dismemberments usually occur at the work location whereas amputations occur after the accident and in the hospital.

Head Injury

Even with OSHA requirements and the increasing awareness of workers of the risks of head and brain injuries on the job, such accidents and injuries remain on the rise. All too frequently seemingly minor head injuries are being ignored by workers and the real effects of these injuries are realized only after the time to file a claim with their employer has expired. If you have had any recent head injury on the job and have not reported it through your employers it would be a very good thing to do immediately.

Hearing Loss

If you suffer sudden hearing loss because of a workplace incident then you should report it to your employer IMMEDIATELY and file a Workmans' Comp report. If you believe you are suffering from a gradual hearing loss you should first try to protect yourself from further injury and then report it to your employer. Once this has been done you will benefit from a free consultation by your Workers' Comp attorney - Kevin Moore of the Kevin A Moore Workers' Compensation law firm.

Knee Injuries

Knee injuries are among the most common workplace injuries and the most easily injured part of the body. This is particularly true for occupations involving moving, lifting, overuse or overload. If you have suffered a knee injury as the result of a workplace accident in Florida, please Contact Kevin at the Florida Workmans' Comp law firm of Kevin Moore.

Neck Injuries

Neck injuries are among the most common workplace injuries and the neck is one of the most easily injured part of the body. Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments or nerves - can cause it. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head or upper arms. Neck injuries can occur during occupational accidents or even every day work activities. Symptoms of these injuries include neck stiffness, shoulder or arm pain, headache, facial pain and dizziness. Pain from a work related injury may be caused by tears in muscles or injuries to the joints between vertebrae. Other causes of pain are ligament rupture or damage to a disc.

Pre-existing Conditions

Workers' Compensation claims involving injuries on or after October 1, 2003, have been subject to changes in the law, including a new definition of "pre-existing condition." Generally, a "preexisting condition" is a medical condition which a worker had prior to a claimed work injury or occupational disease, and which contributed to it. The definition is important since such conditions must be taken into account in determining whether the workers' compensation claim is compensable.

Repetitive Trauma

"Repetitive Trauma" is also referred to by the names "Repetitive motion injury" and "Repetitive Stress Injuries". Repetitive motion injury: As reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), disorders due to repetitive motion or musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity associated with workplace exposures to a combination of repetitive, forceful exertions and constrained or extreme postures. The term "repetitive motion injury" is no longer favored and has been replaced by "work-related musculoskeletal disorder" by the International Committee on Occupational Health Musculoskeletal Subcommittee. Back disorders are separately reported to the BLS as disorders due to over-exertion.

Sprains & Strains

Sprain A sprain can result from a fall, a sudden twist, or a blow to the body that forces a joint out of its normal position. This results in an over-stretch or tear of the ligament supporting that joint. Typically, sprains occur when people fall and land on an outstretched arm, land on the side of their foot, or twist a knee with the foot planted firmly on the ground.

Contact Us

Contact Form

For any questions regarding our workers' comp services or our website please contact us calling us at 888 452-3043 [24/7] or by filling out the form on this page. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Driving Instructions

For most of your case, including your initial consultation, Kevin and his firm can handle interactions with you telephonically. In fact, Kevin can, for your convenience, have papers that require your review or signature brought to you at your home or workplace. With your workplace related injury you should not have to travel to an attorney's office to get quality representation and service. If you have to or want to get to our office you can use the links on this page to get driving directions from anywhere in Florida to one of Kevin's Florida Workers' Compensation law offices.

Help & Support

Frequently Asked Questions

For most of your case, including your initial consultation, Kevin and his firm can handle interactions with you telephonically. In fact, Kevin can, for your convenience, have papers that require your review or signature brought to you at your home or workplace. With your workplace related injury you should not have to travel to an attorney's office to get quality representation and service. If you have to or want to get to our office you can use the links below to get driving directions from anywhere in Florida to one of Kevin's Florida Workers' Compensation law offices.

Helpful Documents

The documents referenced on this page come from the State of Florida's Workers' Compensation website. The Florida Workers' Compensation Law firm of Kevin Moore has put links to these documents on this site to make it easier for you to get all of the information you need to understand your case and the law.

Statutes

For your convenience, The Florida Workers' Compensation law firm of Kevin Moore has provided a copy the current statutes. If you have any questions about the law as it relates to your Florida Workers' Comp case you can call Kevin or use our Contact Form.

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