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Workers' Comp & Liability in Aventura, FL
FTG Ortho treats and evaluates workplace and accident-related injuries in Aventura. We partner with employers, insurance companies and legal teams, and we provide objective medical evaluations and clear documentation for workers’ compensation and liability cases.
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Overview
FTG Ortho provides orthopedic treatment and objective medical evaluations for people hurt at work or in accidents, along with the detailed documentation these claims require. Our board-certified specialists evaluate injuries to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle and spine.
Workers’ compensation and liability cases involve more than medical care. Employers, adjusters, case managers and attorneys need timely, accurate reports on diagnosis, treatment, work status and recovery. Our team is experienced with these medical, legal and administrative requirements.
For injured workers, the goal is simple: an accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment and a safe return to work. On-site X-ray, MRI and ultrasound help us evaluate injuries promptly and keep the process moving.
02 / Services
Our services cover treatment, evaluation and documentation for injury claims.
Orthopedic diagnosis and care for injuries that happen on the job, coordinated with the claim process.
Evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries from car accidents, falls and other incidents.
Objective IMEs and CMEs requested by insurers, employers or attorneys.
Assessments of work status and restrictions to support a safe return to the job.
Careful review of records and imaging to answer specific medical questions in a claim.
Disability determinations and functional capacity evaluations to document physical abilities and limits.
03 / Who We Work With
We support everyone involved in a claim with clear communication and timely reporting.
Orthopedic care focused on recovery, with clear explanations of your diagnosis, treatment and work status.
Timely updates on work status, restrictions and expected recovery to support return-to-work planning.
Detailed, documentation-driven reports and evaluations to support claim decisions.
Coordinated communication on treatment plans, progress and next steps.
Objective evaluations, record reviews and case support, including physician availability for follow-up questions.
04 / What to Expect
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Contact our office. For workers’ comp visits, we coordinate with your employer or carrier, since treatment usually needs to be authorized.
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A board-certified specialist reviews your history and records and performs a thorough exam, with on-site imaging if needed.
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Depending on the referral, we provide a treatment plan or an objective evaluation focused on diagnosis, work status and restrictions.
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We prepare timely, clear medical reports and remain available for follow-up questions or clarification on the case.
05 / Why FTG Ortho
Our board-certified specialists combine orthopedic expertise with experience in documentation, deposition and litigation support, so every party gets clear and objective medical information.
Is it right for you?
If you were hurt on the job or in an accident and have bone, joint, muscle or spine symptoms, an orthopedic evaluation can clarify what is wrong and what comes next. Professionals managing a claim can also contact us for evaluations, record reviews and case support.
Contact FTG Ortho in Aventura to schedule a visit or evaluation, or to request physician CVs and fee schedules.
FAQs
Answers to common questions about workers comp & liability at FTG Ortho in Aventura, FL.
Possibly. In Florida, the employer or its insurance carrier generally authorizes the doctors who treat a workers’ comp injury. Ask your adjuster whether FTG Ortho can be authorized, or call our office and we can help coordinate. If you have questions about your rights, the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation offers free help for injured workers.
Florida law generally requires an injured employee to notify the employer within 30 days of the injury or of first noticing symptoms. Reporting promptly helps avoid problems with your claim. This is general information, not legal advice. For questions about your claim, contact the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation or an attorney.
A treating doctor diagnoses and cares for your injury over time. An independent medical examination (IME) is a one-time evaluation requested by the carrier or the employee, usually when there is a disagreement about the injury, treatment or work status. In Florida workers’ comp, an IME is defined as an objective evaluation of the injured worker’s medical condition.
Yes. FTG Ortho provides return-to-work clearances and functional capacity evaluations. These assess what you can safely do at work and whether restrictions are needed. Our findings are documented clearly so your employer, case manager and carrier can plan your return safely.
Yes. FTG Ortho provides physician CVs, fee schedules and case support details on request. Contact our office by phone or through the request form to ask for these documents or to schedule an evaluation, record review or follow-up for case clarification.
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This page provides general information only and is not legal or medical advice. For questions about your claim, contact the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation or an attorney.
