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Hurt at work in Florida? What to do, and why workers’ comp care goes elsewhere

By Dr. Jeremiah Carlson, chiropractic physician · Jacksonville, FL · Reviewed Nov 2026

Short answer: In Florida, tell your employer about a work injury within 30 days (s. 440.185). Workers’ compensation care has to go through the providers your employer or its insurance carrier authorizes (s. 440.13). Our clinic does not accept or treat Florida workers’ compensation cases. If your injury didn’t happen at work, we’re glad to help.
Our clinic does not treat workers’ compensation claims. If you were hurt on the job, contact your employer and its workers’ comp carrier for an authorized provider. We can’t bill workers’ comp for your care.

Steps after a work injury in Florida

  1. Get emergency care if needed.
  2. Report the injury to your employer in writing as soon as possible, and within 30 days (s. 440.185(1)).
  3. Ask for the workers’ comp carrier’s name, your claim number, and the list of authorized providers. Workers’ comp care generally has to be authorized by the carrier (s. 440.13).
  4. Keep copies of everything: the report, work restrictions, and visit notes.
  5. Questions about your rights? The Florida DFS Division of Workers’ Compensation Employee Assistance Office can help.

Hurt somewhere other than work?

We see patients for neck pain, back pain, headaches, sports injuries, and car-crash injuries that didn’t happen on the job. When your PIP benefits run out, we bill your health insurance, which keeps your out-of-pocket cost down. See conditions we help with or take the 60-second crash check if you were in a car accident.

Get emergency care (911 or ER) if you have: new weakness in an arm or leg, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, new trouble controlling your bladder or bowels, back pain with fever or unexplained weight loss, or pain after a major fall or crash with numbness or weakness. These can signal problems that need urgent medical care, not chiropractic care first.

Questions people ask

How long do I have to report a work injury in Florida?

Generally 30 days from the injury or from when you first noticed it, under s. 440.185(1), Florida Statutes. Some exceptions apply.

Do you accept workers’ comp?

No. Our clinic does not accept or treat Florida workers’ compensation cases. Your employer’s carrier will direct you to an authorized provider.

Can I choose my own chiropractor under Florida workers’ comp?

Workers’ comp care generally has to be authorized by the employer’s carrier. Ask the carrier which providers are authorized.

Can you see me for an injury that didn’t happen at work?

Yes. Call or text 904-619-2703 and we’ll check your health insurance.

Hurt off the job?

We don’t treat workers’ comp claims, but we can help with non-work injuries. Call or request a call back.

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