Florida Form P-3.0030 is the Petition for Benefits (PFB) filed with the Florida Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims to start a workers’ compensation dispute when an employer or insurance carrier denies, delays, or underpays benefits owed to an injured worker. The form must be filed electronically through the e-JCC portal and must comply with the strict pleading rules in Florida Statute § 440.192 and Rule 60Q-6.107 of the OJCC procedural rules. Getting a single section wrong can cause the petition to be dismissed, stricken, or sanctioned, which delays your medical care and lost wages for months.
According to the OJCC 2024 Annual Report, Florida claimants filed more than 70,000 Petitions for Benefits in fiscal year 2024, and roughly 1 in 5 were dismissed at least once for specificity or service defects. This article walks you through the current OJCC revision of Form P-3.0030 line by line, with examples and traps to avoid.
- 📋 What Form P-3.0030 is, who must file it, and the agency that receives it
- 🔍 Every box on the form, in plain English, with sample entries
- 👩⚖️ Three full filer scenarios from accident date to certificate of service
- 📅 Deadlines, the 2-year statute of limitations, and the good-faith effort rule
- 🚫 The 10 mistakes that get a PFB dismissed and how to avoid them
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
Form P-3.0030 is the official Petition for Benefits used in Florida workers’ compensation cases under Chapter 440 of the Florida Statutes. It is the pleading that opens a contested case before a Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) when the carrier has denied or ignored a request for benefits. The form is hosted by the Division of Administrative Hearings, OJCC Forms page, and the current revision date appears in the lower-left corner of the PDF — always confirm you are using the latest version before filing.
The filer is almost always the injured worker (the “Claimant”) or the worker’s attorney. Pro se filers can submit the form themselves, but § 440.192 holds them to the same specificity standard as lawyers. The carrier or employer does not file a PFB; they respond with a separate Response to Petition for Benefits (RTPFB) under Rule 60Q-6.107(3) within 14 days.
A PFB is required when the worker wants to compel any specific workers’ compensation benefit — medical treatment, indemnity, mileage, attendant care, or impairment benefits — that the carrier has refused or failed to provide. Without a properly filed PFB, the JCC has no jurisdiction to order the carrier to pay or authorize anything. The petition also starts the clock on mediation within 130 days under § 440.25 and a final hearing within 210 days.
A misconception many filers hold is that filing a “claim” with the carrier is the same as filing a PFB. It is not. Notifying your adjuster only triggers the carrier’s internal review; only the PFB filed at the OJCC opens a legal case.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Open the form only after you have gathered everything below, because the e-JCC portal will time out and lose your work if you stop to hunt for documents. Each item maps to a specific field on Form P-3.0030, and missing any one of them is a top reason petitions get dismissed under the § 440.192(2) specificity rule.
- Date of accident (DOA). You need the exact MM/DD/YYYY. The DOA controls the statute of limitations and which version of Chapter 440 applies.
- OJCC case number, if one exists. Prior PFBs share a case number; if this is your first, leave the field blank and the system assigns one.
- Employer’s full legal name and FEIN. Pull this from your W-2 or paystub, not memory. Wrong employer = stricken petition.
- Carrier name and claim number. Found on the DWC-1 First Report of Injury or any benefit check stub.
- Servicing agent (TPA), if any. Many carriers use a third-party administrator; the e-JCC system will not let you proceed without picking the right one.
- Specific benefits requested. Each benefit must be listed separately with statute, dates, and dollar amount where applicable.
- Medical records or DWC-25 supporting your request. Especially the DWC-25 Uniform Medical Treatment/Status Reporting Form showing the authorized doctor’s recommendation.
- Proof of good-faith effort. Email, fax, or letter to the adjuster requesting the benefit at least a few days before filing.
- Average weekly wage (AWW) calculation. Needed for any indemnity claim; pull 13 weeks of wages preceding the DOA.
- Attorney information, if represented. Bar number, firm address, email — the system will not accept the filing without it.
If any item is missing, stop and get it. A petition filed without the good-faith effort certification is automatically dismissed under § 440.192(4).
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The only authoritative source for Form P-3.0030 is the OJCC Forms library, where the PDF and the fillable e-JCC version are kept current. Never download the form from a third-party site, because outdated revisions are routinely rejected by the clerk for missing fields like the Affirmation of Good Faith Effort box added in the 2017 revision.
To file electronically, register for an account at the e-JCC Login page. Pro se claimants choose the “Pro Se Claimant” role; attorneys must use a Florida Bar number. Once inside, click File a New Petition, and the system loads an electronic version of P-3.0030 with the same field structure as the PDF.
Paper filing is allowed only when the filer demonstrates they cannot use e-JCC, under Rule 60Q-6.108(1)(c). In that rare case, the original PFB and one copy go to the OJCC district office covering the county of accident — the district office list shows addresses. There is no filing fee for a PFB, regardless of channel.
A common misconception is that you can email the petition to the JCC’s office or to the adjuster. You cannot. Email submissions are not “filings” and the limitations clock keeps running.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Florida Form P-3.0030 Line by Line
The form is organized into a caption block, claimant information, employer/carrier information, the benefits-claimed grid, the good-faith effort affirmation, and the certificate of service. Each H3 below mirrors the exact field name and box number printed on the official PDF.
Box 1 — OJCC Case Number
This field asks for the case number assigned by the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. Type the number in the format the OJCC uses — YY-XXXXXX (for example, 24-001234). If this is your first PFB on this date of accident, leave the field blank and the e-JCC system will assign a new number when you submit.
For example, Maria Lopez slipped at a Publix in 2024 and her first PFB created case number 24-009876; her second PFB on the same accident reuses that number.
A nuance: if you have multiple dates of accident, each DOA gets its own case number, even with the same employer. Mixing them dismisses the petition.
The most common mistake is reusing a case number from an unrelated injury, which causes the clerk to reject the filing for “case mismatch” and forces a refile. The misconception is that the case number is “your claim number” — it is not. The carrier’s claim number goes in a different box.
Box 2 — Claimant’s Full Legal Name
Enter the injured worker’s full legal name exactly as it appears on the Social Security card, in the order Last, First, Middle. Do not use nicknames. Use mixed case, not all caps, unless the e-JCC field forces caps.
For example, Carlos J. Rivera writes Rivera, Carlos Jesus even though everyone calls him “CJ.”
A nuance is name changes after marriage or divorce. Use your current legal name and add the prior name in parentheses, like Smith (formerly Jones), Janet M., so the carrier’s records still match.
The common mistake is entering only “First Last,” which causes the e-JCC system to mismatch when cross-checking against the Centralized Performance System, and the petition gets returned. The misconception is that initials are fine — they are not when a full middle name exists on the SSA record.
Box 3 — Claimant’s Address, Phone, and Email
This field asks where the OJCC and the carrier can reach you for hearing notices and settlement offers. Enter your current physical address (street, city, state, ZIP), then a daytime phone, then an email you check daily.
For example, Maria Lopez enters 4421 NW 12th St., Miami, FL 33125, phone (305) 555-0144, email maria.lopez@email.com.
The nuance: a P.O. Box is allowed for mail, but you must list a separate physical address if the JCC needs to serve a subpoena. List both, separated by a semicolon.
The common mistake is using a workplace email when you are suing that workplace’s carrier — your employer can read it. The misconception is that updating the address with the adjuster updates it at the OJCC; it does not. You must file a Notice of Change of Address separately.
Box 4 — Date of Birth and Last 4 of SSN
Enter your DOB in MM/DD/YYYY format, and only the last 4 digits of your Social Security number, never the full nine. The OJCC redacts full SSNs under Rule 60Q-6.108(2) to comply with Florida public-records law.
For example, Carlos J. Rivera writes DOB: 03/14/1985 — SSN: xxx-xx-2210.
A nuance: if you have an ITIN instead of an SSN, write ITIN: xxx-xx-1234 and the OJCC will accept it.
The common mistake is entering the full SSN, which forces the clerk to reject the filing as a confidential-information violation under § 119.0714. The misconception is that the OJCC needs the full number to verify identity — it does not, the last four are enough.
Box 5 — Date of Accident (DOA)
This field asks for the exact date the work injury occurred. Use MM/DD/YYYY. For repetitive-trauma or occupational-disease claims, use the date the worker first knew the injury was work-related, per § 440.151.
For example, Janet Park tripped on a wet floor on 11/02/2023 and writes that exact date.
A nuance: for cumulative-trauma carpal tunnel, the DOA is the date the doctor told the worker the condition was work-related, not the first day of pain.
The common mistake is guessing within “the same week,” which lets the carrier challenge the claim under § 440.185 for late notice. The misconception is that a slightly wrong DOA can be amended later — it can, but only with leave of the JCC, which costs you weeks.
Box 6 — Employer Name, Address, and FEIN
Enter the employer’s exact legal name (not the d/b/a), the corporate address, and the Federal Employer Identification Number from your W-2. If you cannot find the FEIN, the Florida SunBiz portal will give you the legal name and registered agent.
For example, Maria Lopez writes Publix Super Markets, Inc., 3300 Publix Corporate Pkwy, Lakeland, FL 33811, FEIN 59-0324412.
A nuance: if you worked for a staffing agency placed at a host employer, list the staffing agency as the employer; the host goes in a separate box for “Special Employer.”
The common mistake is naming the store location (“Publix #257”) instead of the parent corporation, which lets the carrier move to dismiss for “improper party.” The misconception is that the employer must be served — they don’t, the carrier is the real party in interest, but the employer name still has to be right.
Box 7 — Carrier and Servicing Agent (TPA)
Enter the workers’ compensation insurance carrier’s full name, the third-party administrator if any, and the carrier’s claim number. Pull these from the bottom of any benefit check or from the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation Coverage Database.
For example, Carlos J. Rivera’s case shows Carrier: Zurich American Insurance Co.; TPA: Sedgwick Claims Management Services; Claim No. 4A2300012345.
A nuance: self-insured employers list the employer’s name a second time as the “carrier” and list the TPA. Do not write “self-insured” alone.
The common mistake is listing the TPA as the carrier — they are different entities and the JCC needs both. The misconception is that the claim number is optional; without it, the e-JCC system cannot route the petition to the right adjuster, and the 14-day RTPFB clock effectively pauses.
Box 8 — Specific Benefits Claimed
This is the heart of the petition and where most filings get dismissed. For each benefit, list (a) the type of benefit, (b) the statute, (c) the date range, and (d) the dollar amount or specific medical care requested. Vague entries like “all benefits owed” are dismissed under the Lobnitz v. Orange County Public Schools line of cases interpreting § 440.192(2).
For example, Janet Park writes: (1) Authorization of lumbar MRI as recommended by Dr. Patel on 02/14/2024 per § 440.13(2)(a); (2) Temporary Total Disability benefits from 02/15/2024 to present at AWW $812.50 / comp rate $541.67 per § 440.15(2); (3) Penalties and interest under § 440.20.
A nuance: each new benefit added later requires an amended PFB, which restarts the carrier’s 14-day response window only for that benefit.
The common mistake is bundling multiple benefits into one line (“medical and indemnity”), which the JCC strikes sua sponte. The misconception is that listing “future benefits” preserves them — it does not; the JCC has no jurisdiction over benefits not yet ripe.
Box 9 — Average Weekly Wage and Compensation Rate
Enter the AWW used to calculate any indemnity benefit, and the resulting comp rate (two-thirds of AWW, capped at the annual statewide maximum). Show your math in a footnote, like AWW = $10,562.50 ÷ 13 weeks = $812.50; comp rate = $812.50 × 0.6667 = $541.67.
For example, Carlos J. Rivera writes AWW $1,150.00, Comp Rate $766.66 (2024 max).
A nuance: if you worked less than 13 weeks before the accident, use a similar employee’s wages under § 440.14(1)(b).
The common mistake is using gross take-home instead of statutory wages including the value of fringe benefits, which lowers the comp rate. The misconception is that the carrier’s AWW on the DWC-1 is binding — it is not; you can dispute it.
Box 10 — Affirmation of Good Faith Effort
This box certifies that you contacted the carrier or adjuster in good faith to resolve each benefit listed in Box 8 before filing, as required by § 440.192(4). Describe the date, method, person contacted, and the carrier’s response (or non-response).
For example, Maria Lopez writes On 03/05/2024, the undersigned emailed adjuster Susan Reyes at Sedgwick (susan.reyes@sedgwick.com) requesting authorization of the lumbar MRI; no response received as of 03/12/2024.
A nuance: a single phone call left on voicemail generally satisfies the rule for emergent medical care, but written follow-up is safer.
The common mistake is leaving this box blank or writing “good faith effort made” without specifics — that is an automatic dismissal. The misconception is that the carrier’s prior denial letter substitutes for good-faith effort; it does not, you must contact them again about this specific benefit.
Box 11 — Signature and Verification
The claimant or attorney signs and dates the petition. Pro se claimants type their name in the e-JCC signature field, which the system treats as an electronic signature under Rule 60Q-6.108(1)(b). Attorneys add Bar number and firm information.
For example, Janet Park signs Janet M. Park, Pro Se dated 03/12/2024.
A nuance: an attorney representing the claimant must also file a Notice of Appearance the same day.
The common mistake is having a family member sign for the claimant — only the claimant or their attorney may sign. The misconception is that an unsigned PFB can be cured later; the JCC will strike it and the SOL clock keeps running.
Box 12 — Certificate of Service
List every party served with the PFB — carrier, TPA, employer, defense counsel if known — with name, address, email, and method of service (e-JCC auto-serves registered users). The certificate must be dated the same day as filing.
For example, Carlos J. Rivera writes I certify that on 03/12/2024 a true copy was furnished via e-JCC to Zurich American (claims@zurichna.com) and Sedgwick (susan.reyes@sedgwick.com) and via U.S. Mail to ABC Roofing, 100 Main St., Tampa, FL 33602.
A nuance: if defense counsel has appeared in an earlier PFB, serve the lawyer, not the carrier directly, under Rule 60Q-6.108(3).
The common mistake is forgetting to serve the employer when a self-insured employer is also the carrier. The misconception is that e-JCC service alone is enough for non-registered parties — it is not; you must mail or email them separately.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Scenario 1 — Maria Lopez, Denied Lumbar MRI
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Box 1 — OJCC Case # | 24-009876 |
| Box 2 — Claimant Name | Lopez, Maria Elena |
| Box 3 — Address | 4421 NW 12th St., Miami, FL 33125 |
| Box 5 — Date of Accident | 01/18/2024 |
| Box 6 — Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc., FEIN 59-0324412 |
| Box 7 — Carrier / TPA | Publix (self-insured) / Sedgwick, Claim 4A24-0099 |
| Box 8 — Benefits Claimed | (1) Lumbar MRI per Dr. Patel 02/14/2024 § 440.13(2)(a); (2) Penalties and interest § 440.20 |
| Box 10 — Good Faith | Email to adjuster 03/05/2024; no response by 03/12/2024 |
| Box 12 — Certificate | Served via e-JCC on Sedgwick and Publix Risk Mgmt 03/12/2024 |
Scenario 2 — Carlos J. Rivera, Unpaid TTD After a Fall
| Form Section | What Carlos Enters |
|---|---|
| Box 1 — OJCC Case # | Leave blank — first PFB |
| Box 2 — Claimant Name | Rivera, Carlos Jesus |
| Box 4 — DOB / SSN last 4 | 03/14/1985 / xxx-xx-2210 |
| Box 5 — Date of Accident | 02/02/2024 |
| Box 6 — Employer | ABC Roofing, LLC, FEIN 27-1234567 |
| Box 7 — Carrier | Zurich American, Claim 4A2300012345 / Sedgwick TPA |
| Box 8 — Benefits Claimed | (1) TTD 02/03/2024–present at AWW $1,150.00 / CR $766.66 § 440.15(2); (2) Authorization of orthopedic follow-up; (3) Mileage reimbursement § 440.13(14) |
| Box 9 — AWW / CR | $1,150.00 / $766.66 (2024 max) |
| Box 10 — Good Faith | Phone call to adjuster Reyes 03/01/2024; voicemail and follow-up email same day |
| Box 12 — Certificate | e-JCC service on Zurich and Sedgwick; U.S. Mail on ABC Roofing 03/12/2024 |
Scenario 3 — Janet Park, Permanent Impairment Dispute
| Form Section | What Janet Enters |
|---|---|
| Box 1 — OJCC Case # | 22-004411 (existing case) |
| Box 2 — Claimant Name | Park (formerly Cho), Janet Mi |
| Box 5 — Date of Accident | 11/02/2021 |
| Box 6 — Employer | Orlando Health, Inc., FEIN 59-2244033 |
| Box 7 — Carrier | Liberty Mutual / Helmsman TPA, Claim WC-21-99887 |
| Box 8 — Benefits Claimed | (1) Impairment Income Benefits at 8% PIR per Dr. Singh MMI 01/15/2024 § 440.15(3); (2) Penalties for late payment § 440.20(6); (3) Attorney’s fees § 440.34 |
| Box 9 — AWW / CR | $985.00 / $656.66 |
| Box 10 — Good Faith | Letter to Helmsman 02/20/2024; denial received 02/27/2024 disputing 8% rating |
| Box 11 — Signature | Janet M. Park, by counsel Daniel Reyes, Fla. Bar 098765 |
| Box 12 — Certificate | e-JCC service on Helmsman and Liberty Mutual 03/12/2024 |
How to File the Completed Form
The default channel is electronic filing through e-JCC. Log in at the e-JCC portal, choose File a New Petition, complete every screen, and click Submit. The portal returns a filing receipt with a date-stamp within seconds; download the PDF and save it as proof of filing. There is no fee, and accepted “payment” is none. Processing time to docket the petition is typically the same business day.
If e-JCC is unavailable and the OJCC grants a waiver, mail the original PFB and one copy to the district office covering the county of accident. Use certified mail with return receipt — that green card is your proof of filing if a server crash erases the upload. Processing by paper takes 3–5 business days to assign a case number.
In-person filing is allowed at any OJCC district office during business hours; the clerk will hand-stamp your copy as proof. Fax filing is not allowed under Rule 60Q-6.108.
A misconception: filing on the carrier’s claims portal is not filing with the OJCC. Only the e-JCC submission, paper filing, or in-person delivery starts the case.
What Happens After You File
The OJCC clerk dockets the petition and sends an electronic acknowledgement to all parties, usually within hours. The carrier then has 14 days under Rule 60Q-6.107(3) to file a Response to Petition for Benefits (RTPFB) admitting, denying, or paying each benefit. A denial without specifics can itself be stricken.
The case is automatically referred to state mediation within 130 days under § 440.25(1). If mediation fails, the JCC issues a Pre-Trial Order, and a final hearing is set within 210 days of filing. Continuances are disfavored and require good cause.
If the carrier pays or authorizes the benefit before the RTPFB is due, the carrier may move to dismiss as moot, but the claimant’s attorney’s fee under § 440.34 usually still attaches because the petition was the catalyst.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Vague benefit descriptions. Saying “all medical care” gets the petition stricken under § 440.192(2).
- Missing good-faith effort. Leaving Box 10 blank is an automatic dismissal.
- Wrong date of accident. A wrong DOA can blow the 2-year statute of limitations under § 440.19.
- Listing the d/b/a as the employer. Causes a dismissal for improper party.
- Using the TPA as the carrier. The actual insurer must be named.
- Putting the full SSN on the form. Triggers a confidential-information violation.
- Bundling multiple benefits in one line. The JCC strikes the entire line.
- Forgetting the certificate of service date. A missing date renders service defective.
- Filing on a stale form revision. Older PDFs lack required fields and are rejected.
- Submitting from the carrier’s portal instead of e-JCC. The petition is never filed.
- Signing without verification language. Unverified petitions can be challenged under Rule 60Q-6.107(1).
Do’s and Don’ts
- Do confirm you have the latest revision of P-3.0030 from the OJCC Forms page, because outdated versions are rejected.
- Do describe each benefit with statute, date, and amount, because specificity is the legal standard.
- Do save your e-JCC filing receipt as a PDF, because it is your only proof if the system later loses the record.
- Do serve every party listed on the certificate, because incomplete service stalls the 14-day RTPFB clock.
- Do calendar the 130-day mediation deadline, because missing it costs strategic leverage.
- Do keep a copy of the good-faith effort email, because the carrier will deny it occurred.
- Don’t file before contacting the adjuster, because § 440.192(4) requires the effort first.
- Don’t include your full SSN, because it violates § 119.0714.
- Don’t name the wrong corporate entity, because the carrier will move to dismiss.
- Don’t wait until day 730 to file, because clerk delays can push you past the SOL.
- Don’t use ALL CAPS in narrative fields, because the OJCC style guide treats them as defective.
- Don’t rely on phone-only good-faith effort, because adjusters routinely deny the call happened.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
- Pro of pro se filing — No attorney’s fee. Claimant fees in Florida workers’ comp are statutory and paid by the carrier when the claimant prevails, but representation can still complicate small claims.
- Pro of pro se filing — Faster control. You file when you want, no scheduling around a lawyer.
- Pro of pro se filing — Direct communication. You hear directly from the JCC and adjuster.
- Pro of pro se filing — Cheaper if uncontested. Simple medical authorizations often resolve at mediation.
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Pro of pro se filing — Educational. You learn the system if more disputes follow.
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Con of pro se filing — Specificity errors. Pro se PFBs are dismissed at roughly twice the rate of represented PFBs.
- Con of pro se filing — Missed deadlines. The 14-day, 130-day, and 210-day clocks are easy to miss.
- Con of pro se filing — Lower settlements. Adjusters know unrepresented claimants accept less.
- Con of pro se filing — No fee shifting on you. A losing pro se claimant cannot recover fees, but can be hit with sanctions under Rule 60Q-6.125.
- Con of pro se filing — No expert development. Claimant attorneys arrange IMEs and EMAs that pro se filers rarely know to demand under § 440.13(9).
PFB vs. RTPFB at a Glance
| Feature | Petition for Benefits (P-3.0030) |
|---|---|
| Filer | Injured worker or claimant attorney |
| Purpose | Demand specific benefits and open the case |
| Deadline | 2 years from DOA / 1 year from last benefit |
| Fee | None |
| Carrier action triggered | RTPFB within 14 days |
| Feature | Response to Petition for Benefits (RTPFB) |
|---|---|
| Filer | Carrier or defense counsel |
| Purpose | Admit, deny, or pay each benefit listed |
| Deadline | 14 days from PFB service |
| Fee | None |
| Effect of default | Benefits may be deemed admitted by the JCC |
e-JCC vs. Paper Filing
| Feature | e-JCC Electronic Filing |
|---|---|
| Speed | Same-day docketing |
| Proof of filing | Instant PDF receipt |
| Cost | None |
| Service | Auto-serves registered parties |
| Feature | Paper Filing |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3–5 business days |
| Proof of filing | Certified mail green card |
| Cost | Postage only |
| Service | Manual; you mail every party |
FAQs
Is there a filing fee for Form P-3.0030?
No. Florida workers’ compensation claimants pay no filing fee for a Petition for Benefits, regardless of whether they file through e-JCC, by mail, or in person at a district office.
Can I file Form P-3.0030 by email or fax?
No. The OJCC accepts only e-JCC, mail, or in-person filing under Rule 60Q-6.108; emailed or faxed petitions are not considered filed and the statute of limitations keeps running.
What is the deadline to file a PFB?
Yes, there is a deadline — 2 years from the date of accident, or 1 year from the last payment of indemnity or authorized medical care, whichever is later, under § 440.19.
Do I write my full Social Security number in Box 4?
No. Only the last four digits go on the form; entering the full SSN violates § 119.0714 and the clerk will reject the petition for confidential-information exposure.
Can I list “all benefits owed” in Box 8?
No. Each benefit must be listed separately with the statute, date range, and dollar amount; vague claims are dismissed for lack of specificity.
Do I name the staffing agency or the host employer in Box 6?
Yes, name the staffing agency as the employer; the host worksite goes in a separate “Special Employer” line, because the staffing agency carries the workers’ comp policy.
What if the carrier already denied the benefit in writing?
Yes, you still must perform a fresh good-faith effort for the specific benefit listed in Box 8; an old denial letter does not satisfy § 440.192(4).
Can my spouse sign the PFB for me?
No. Only the claimant or the claimant’s attorney of record may sign; a spouse, parent, or friend signature is invalid and the petition will be stricken.
What happens if I miss a benefit and need to add it later?
Yes, you can file an Amended PFB, but the carrier’s 14-day response window restarts only for the new benefit, and the SOL still applies to that benefit.
Does filing a PFB stop the carrier’s statute-of-limitations defense?
Yes. A properly filed PFB tolls the SOL for the benefits specifically listed; benefits not listed remain exposed to the limitations bar.
Is a phone call enough for the good-faith effort in Box 10?
Yes, a documented phone call can satisfy the rule, but written follow-up is strongly recommended because adjusters often deny that the call occurred.
Can I get my attorney’s fees paid if I win?
Yes. Under § 440.34 the carrier pays the claimant’s reasonable attorney’s fee when the claimant prevails on a benefit obtained through the petition.
What if my date of accident was wrong on the PFB?
Yes, you can move to amend, but only with leave of the JCC; an uncorrected wrong DOA can support a carrier motion to dismiss for SOL.
Will my employer find out I filed?
Yes. The employer is served with the petition and the certificate of service; Florida law prohibits retaliation under § 440.205, but the employer is notified.
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