The law serves as the foundation of Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System. Listed below are numerous sections of the law, which have significant relevance pertaining to adjusting claims.
All sections of the Workers' Compensation Law are found here.
440.02 Definitions.
440.092 Special requirements for compensability; deviation from employment; subsequent intervening accidents.
440.093 Mental and nervous injuries.
440.12 Time for commencement and limits on weekly rate of compensation.
440.13 Medical services
440.14 Determination of pay.
440.15 Compensation for disability.
440.151 Occupational diseases.
440.16 Compensation for death.
440.192 Procedure for resolving benefit disputes.
440.20 Time for payment of compensation and medical bills; penalties for late payment.
440.24 Enforcement of compensation orders; penalties.
440.34 Attorney’s fees; costs.
440.525 Examination and investigation of carriers and claims-handling entities.