Claims and benefits
Help with denied claims, delayed checks, medical treatment issues, and confusing claim communication.
Representing only injured workers for over 30 years
Get answers after a Florida workplace injury.
Richard J. Manno helps injured workers understand their claims, protect their benefits, and move forward with a plan.
Statute of Limitations Advisory-Workers’ Compensation:
according to Florida law, the time to file a claim or receive benefits is limited. You should contact a Workers’ Compensation attorney to discuss any statute of limitation concerns. As a general rule, you should receive an authorized workers compensation benefit at least once a year. Calculating a Statute of Limitations period is a complicated legal issue and should be handled by an experienced workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible.
Workplace injury focus
The firm works with injured employees, not insurance companies or employers.
Direct representation
When the claim needs pressure, documentation, or a hearing strategy, the firm takes action.
Workers' compensation law
Built for people dealing with real injury problems.
Your checks stopped or never started
The firm can review what happened, what paperwork exists, and whether the claim needs action.
The carrier denied treatment
Medical care disputes are common. The first step is understanding what was denied and why.
You have a back, neck, or head injury
These claims often need careful documentation, follow-up, and attention to medical restrictions.
You were hurt in construction work
Construction injuries can involve jobsite facts, multiple companies, and complicated benefits questions.
Your injury happened over time
Repetitive trauma cases need a clear timeline and medical support connecting work to the condition.
You are being pushed back to work too soon
The firm can help evaluate restrictions, work status, and what communication has been sent.
Important FAQ
Questions injured workers should not leave unanswered.
General information only. Workers' compensation deadlines and benefits can depend on the facts of the claim, the dates, and the paperwork already filed.
How long do I have to file?
According to Florida law, the time to file a claim or receive benefits is limited. You should contact a Workers’ Compensation attorney to discuss any statute of limitation concerns. As a general rule, you should receive an authorized workers compensation benefit at least once a year. Calculating a Statute of Limitations period is a complicated legal issue and should be handled by an experienced workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible.
Read the statuteWhat should I do after an injury?
Report the injury quickly, keep copies of paperwork, write down dates, and ask where authorized medical treatment should happen. Waiting can make the claim harder to document.
State claimant FAQsWhat if checks or treatment stop?
Bring the denial letter, adjuster messages, medical restrictions, check history, and claim number. The office can review what changed and what action may be available.
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Experience matters when benefits are delayed.
Richard J. Manno has spent more than 30 years representing injured workers in Florida workers' compensation matters. His solo practice is built for people who need direct access to an attorney who understands the claim process, the paperwork, and the pressure that follows a serious workplace injury.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Adelphi University and his law degree from Western New England College, School of Law. His career has included public service, work at a large Central Florida firm, and his own injured-worker practice founded in 2009.
- Over 30 years focused on Florida injured workers, not employers or insurance carriers
- Thousands of workers' compensation clients helped through treatment, wage, restriction, and settlement questions
- Experienced judgment when a claim becomes confusing, delayed, denied, or disputed
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4767 New Broad StreetOrlando, FL 32814
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