Summer is an experienced criminal trial lawyer. She began her career as a criminal attorney in 2001 when she was a prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office in Pinellas County, Florida. There, she prosecuted thousands of cases from the initial investigation with law enforcement through sentencing.
Over 70 jury trials as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, including charges of Attempted First Degree Murder, Burglary, Felony Battery, Trafficking in Cocaine, Driving Under the Influence, Domestic Battery, False Imprisonment, Sale and Possession of Drugs, Loitering and Prowling, Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Disorderly Conduct, and Theft.
A: You only have 30 days within the date of your work injury to report it to your employer. Report your injuries as soon as possible to avoid any delays or errors on your claim.
A: Under Florida law, you have 2 years to file a workers’ compensation claim for on-the-job injuries. If your condition was cumulative over a long period of time, you will have 2 years from the date you knew (or should have known) that your job caused your injuries.