Workers Compensation Arbitrator in Florida

Board Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney Charles H. Leo

If you are in need of an experienced Florida Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Expert to arbitrate or mediate your case,
contact our Orlando office at 407-329-6991 to schedule a time and place.

Chapter 440.1926

Arbitrator Orders under Chapter 440.1926 are given the same powers, force, and effect of Judges of Compensation claims once jurisdiction is conferred. An arbitrator can rule on benefits, stipulations and fee motions or hearings, depending on what the parties want handled by binding arbitration. Many times, parties would rather have a jointly picked arbitrator as opposed to the assigned JCC, depending on the issues that need to be resolved.

Workers' Compensation, Mediation and Arbitration in Florida

Workers compensation mediation and arbitration are common methods used to resolve workers compensation disputes out of court. An arbitrator, who is often an attorney with expertise in workers compensation law, will review both parties’ evidence, statements, and claims to render a legally binding decision. This process is considered faster and cheaper than taking the case to court, although both outcomes remain superior to simply meeting in private with no resulting resolution. The arbitrator considers both sides of the dispute before providing a set of possible solutions for the workers compensation case. Ultimately any decision reached via workers compensation mediation or arbitration must be approved by both parties or else the case needs to go back to court.

Some of the cases/types of injuries I have handled 

A slew of settlements in the millions have been secured for Florida injured workers in various industries, including hospitality, trucking and law enforcement. Notable awards include a recovery of $325K to an unfortunate hotel worker as well as substantial amounts ranging from $90k -$2M won on behalf of delivery drivers, line technicians and others suffering workplace injuries or disabilities. A County office worker also emerged victorious with the impressive sum of nearly three hundred thousand dollars ($283K) awarded following litigation concerning their back injury.  Below is a list of other notable cases.