Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach County Workers' Compensation Lawyer
The lawyers at the Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell and Pacheco, P.A., have a combined 30 plus years of experience in protecting the rights of injured workers. We know how to effectively and efficiently get you the benefits you deserve under the Florida Workers' Compensation laws. We will fight for you to obtain two thirds of your salary for the time that you are unable to work, and we will strive to make sure that you get reasonable and necessary medical care for your work related injuries. Our firm has had tremendous success in negotiating advantageous lump sum cash settlements for our clients. Please view our Verdicts and Settlements page which documents some of the excellent results we have obtained for our clients under the Florida Workers' Compensation Act over the past 12 plus years. If you have suffered a work-related injury, we invite you to CONTACT OUR FIRM TODAY! We are dedicated to fighting for workers' rights.
Florida Bar Board-Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney
Mr. Mermell is board-certified in the area of Florida Workers' Compensation Law, and has been since 1995. In order to become board certified in Florida Workers' Compensation Law, a lawyer must devote himself to handling injured workers' claims, go to trial in at least 25 cases, demonstrate substantial involvement in contested workers' compensation cases sufficient to demonstrate special competence as a workers' compensation lawyer, pass a rigorous peer review, demonstrate continued devotion to legal education in the worker's compensation laws and pass a difficult and extensive examination. Mr. Mermell has tried over 100 cases under the Florida Workers' Compensation laws, he has handled over 750 mediations and he has represented more than 1,500 injured workers. Mr. Mermell has also successfully handled the appeals of injured workers to the First District Court of Appeals. Mr. Mermell is recognized as an expert under the Florida Workers' Compensation Laws by his peers and by the Judges of Workers' Compensation Claims.
At the Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell and Pacheco, P.A., we are committed to helping our clients collect workers' compensation for any injuries that occur at the workplace. We will stand by you and your family members from the beginning to the end. Our attorneys work for you and your goals. While many cases result in very favorable lump-sum cash settlements, we have considerable experience with litigating cases through trial and appeal when necessary. We can help with any work-related injury:
- Repetitive Use Injuries (such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
- Aggravation of Pre-Existing Injuries
- Back and Neck Injuries
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Amputations
- Loss of Hearing or Eyesight
- Closed Head Injuries
- Brain Damage
- Severe Burns
- Wrongful Death
Take a Stand against Intimidating Insurance Companies
A workplace injury affects your health, your finances, and your family. It might also affect your career. It is important to speak with an experienced attorney as soon as you are injured. Many insurance companies or company representatives try to prevent employees from seeking compensation benefits, or claim that their injuries are neither serious nor work-related. By getting an experienced lawyer on your side early, you can ensure that your rights are both protected and respected.
Contact a Miami Workers' Compensation Lawyer Today
If you have suffered a work-related injury, we invite you to CONTACT OUR FIRM TODAY!. We are dedicated to fighting for workers' rights.
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The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.
8603 South Dixie Hwy
Suite 205
Miami, FL 33143
Phone: 305.595.3350 Fax: 305.595.6696
The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. , primarily serves clients in southern Florida, including Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Monroe County, the Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Palm Beach, Miami River, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, Weston, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Westchester, Kendall, and Homestead. However, we also serve clients anywhere in the United States of America, under the Defense Base Act and/or the Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act.