Miles & Parrish, PA - Lakeland, FL

Dedicated Workers Compensation and Injury Advocates in Lakeland

Suffering a workplace injury or vehicular crash can upend your physical health, earning capacity, and family security. Located on Highland Park Boulevard in Lakeland, Miles and Parrish, PA represents injured employees and accident victims across Polk County and Central Florida. The firm was established in 2012 by trial lawyers Laurie Thrower Miles and Todd N. Parrish after years of practice in large regional firms. Disturbed by the corporate nature of big firms, they founded their practice to deliver personal representation where every client is treated with dignity, compassion, and direct access to their attorney.

Board-Certified Representation for Injured Workers

Navigating Florida workers compensation statutes requires specialized courtroom mastery. Attorney Laurie Thrower Miles earned board certification in workers compensation by The Florida Bar in 2003 with a perfect exam score, while partner Todd N. Parrish also achieved board certification in 2013. When injured workers need a lawyer to confront resistant insurance adjusters, the firm delivers authoritative advocacy. The practice manages all facets of workplace claims, including:

• Securing authorization for required diagnostic testing, specialized surgeries, and physical rehabilitation
• Exercising statutory rights to one-time physician changes and independent medical examinations
• Recovering lost wage benefits, temporary total disability pay, and permanent impairment benefits
• Litigating denied workplace injury claims before Judges of Compensation Claims throughout Florida
• Negotiating lump-sum workers compensation settlements that protect future medical allocations

Motor Vehicle, Truck, and Motorcycle Accident Litigation

The firm also provides aggressive personal injury representation for individuals harmed by careless drivers on Florida roadways. If you find an attorney to investigate a collision on Interstate 4 or Highway 98, the firm preserves evidence, consults reconstructionists, and holds negligent motorists accountable. Representation spans car accident claims, truck collisions, motorcycle wrecks, bicycle crashes, and pedestrian injuries.

Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Workplace Harm

When negligence or construction site violations cause fatal harm, families need compassionate advocates to pursue accountability. The firm handles wrongful death lawsuits, recovering compensation for funeral expenses, lost support, and emotional grief. The team also evaluates third-party claims against general contractors and manufacturers to secure damages beyond statutory workers compensation limits.

Employment Discrimination and Unpaid Wage Claims

Employees also face wrongful termination or retaliation after asserting their rights. Miles and Parrish, PA represents workers facing workplace discrimination based on race, gender, age, or disability, as well as retaliation for filing workers compensation claims. The firm fights to restore dignity and recover back wages under state and federal employment laws.

Why Injured Floridians Choose Miles and Parrish

When your livelihood and health are at risk, hiring lawyers who personally handle every detail of your case provides immense peace of mind. Clients who hire an attorney at Miles and Parrish, PA benefit from rare dual board certification and dedicated trial skill.

• Both partners are Florida Bar Board Certified specialists in workers compensation law
• Decades of combined trial and appellate experience in Florida courts and administrative divisions
• Direct attorney communication without handing your case off to inexperienced associates or case managers
• Operating on a contingency fee basis where you pay zero attorney fees unless money is won
• Free initial consultations to examine your claim and explain your legal rights

Do not allow an employer or insurance company to deny you the medical treatment and wage benefits you have earned. Contact Miles and Parrish, PA in Lakeland today to schedule your free consultation with board-certified injury advocates.