Under Florida law, you have two years from your date of accident or the date when you found out about your work-related injury or illness or one year from when the carrier or your employer last paid for medical treatment or any lost wages.  These deadlines are imperative, and if your claim is not filed during this time, you can risk being permanently barred from pursuing any workers’ compensation claim. That’s why it’s important to speak with an experienced attorney to make sure your claim is handled not only appropriately—but timely as well!