A work injury can put your health and income under pressure. We help you understand the benefits process, address disputes, and take the next step with a clearer picture of your options.
In a large and busy community, accidents and benefits issues can involve many records and multiple organizations. We help you identify the important details and approach the legal process with a clearer plan.
Start with a conversation. We’ll help you understand the information that matters and whether your situation is one the firm can assist with.
Report the injury through the appropriate process and keep copies of any reports or correspondence. Record when and where the injury occurred, what you were doing, and who witnessed it. Prompt attention helps protect important information.
Questions may arise about treatment, the relationship between the injury and your work, or benefits while you are unable to return to your job. A legal review can identify the specific issue and the documentation needed to address it.
Bill Berke has tried and mediated workers’ compensation matters throughout Florida. The firm represents injured people rather than employers or insurers. We explain the process and work with the available evidence to pursue appropriate benefits.
Founder · Practicing since 1986
For more than 35 years, Bill Berke has represented injured people and plaintiffs.
He founded the firm in 1986. His commitment to careful preparation and personal attention continues to guide how the firm listens, reviews evidence, and advocates.
From the first conversation to the steps your circumstances require, we help you understand the process.
Tell us what happened. Ask your questions and discuss whether the firm can help.
If we take your case, we examine the records, relevant evidence, and issues that need attention.
We explain the available steps, the proposed representation, and what we need from you.
We handle the legal work within our representation and keep you informed along the way.
Bring the documents you already have. Missing records shouldn’t keep you from asking for help.
Here are a few things people often ask before reaching out.
Ask us about your situationYes. Start with what you know about the event, your concerns, and any notices you have received. We can explain which documents may be useful and whether anything needs prompt attention.
We discuss the facts, the available records, and your questions about workers’ compensation. The conversation helps determine whether the firm can assist and what the next step may be.
Ask about fees, costs, and the scope of representation during your consultation. We explain the proposed arrangement before you decide whether to proceed.
No. An assessment depends on the facts, evidence, applicable rules, and available coverage. We explain which factors matter and what information is needed.
You don’t need to have all the answers. Let’s discuss what happened, what matters to you, and how we may be able to help.
(800) 572-3753A thoughtful review. A clearer next step.Give us a little context. We’ll take it from there.
Berke Law Firm is based in Cape Coral and serves people across Florida. This page describes a service area; it does not imply an office in Miami. Information is general and does not replace advice about your circumstances.