Chapter 440- Workers' Compensation Law

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.

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.

All sections of the Workers' Compensation Law are found here.