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Morgan’s Tip of the Week – SOL
Greetings, The 1st DCA just issued a good ruling regarding the Statute of Limitations, Ring Power Corp. v. Murphy, 17-1316. In this case, the claimant had a fusion with rods and screws in 2006. He last had treatment in 2013, and when he filed a PFB in 2016, the Employer/Carrier denied the claim as the […]
Morgan’s Tip of the Week – Impairment Ratings
Greetings, according to the Fla Admin code, medical providers in Fla Workers’ Comp are to use the 1996 Florida Impairment rating schedule to determine impairment ratings. I’ve attached a link below to the actual guides. Often we see issues arise in this area, and if the rating looks off, we should always check. […]
Morgan’s Tip of The Week – Mind The Gap
Greetings, An issue often comes up on claims where there is a gap in treatment, resulting in a gap in indemnity benefits. The most common ones I see are: Gap between the initial hospital visit (without restrictions being addressed) and the clmt being seen at a walk-in clinic. Gap between the date of accident and […]
Spotlight on Dawn Traverso, Esquire
By: Ryan Knight, Associate, Miami Like so many other law school graduates, I came into private practice thinking I knew everything there was to know. I thought the more aggressive I was and the louder I yelled, the better attorney it made me. Then, I had the opportunity to work with Dawn Traverso, my boss […]
Costs and Fees: The Latest Loophole
By: Michael Quiggins, Partner, Tallahassee Have you ever coasted into your driveway after a long day at the office, only to realize much to your dismay that you just spent 30 minutes successfully traversing the perils of city traffic (and perhaps more) without a single conscious thought to speak of? Some neuroscientists suggest that the […]
Important Case Law Updates in Georgia
By: Laura Ogg, Senior Counsel, Atlanta Two important decisions came out from the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Court of Appeals of Georgia in October: Ocmulgee EMC v. McDuffie and Sanchez v. Carter. In Ocmulgee, the court found that an employer need not show the availability of suitable employment to justify a suspension of […]
FS 440.13(2)(a) and the Right to Select Authorized Physicians
By Sean M. Jordan, Associate, Orlando An authorized treating physician will often refer a claimant to a specialist (e.g. orthopedist, neurologist) and name a specific physician (e.g., Dr. Smith). When this occrus, the employer/carrier must determine whether they have to authorize the named physician, Dr. Smith, or whether they can utilize their statutory right to […]
Morgan’s Tip of the Week – Recorded Statement Wish List
Greetings, I have the pleasure of reviewing my new files over the weekend, so I usually get to read a few initial/recorded statements. And I know in all practicality, adjusters are pressed for time, but in general there are a few things I wish would be consistently asked in all recorded statements: Confirmation of competence […]
Briefly Speaking – FL Case Law Update (1/19/18)
Edward Webb v. Quality Stone JCC Clark: Ft. Myers District Order Date: January 2, 2018 OJCC Case: 16-023827 Date of Accident: November 4, 2013 Claimant’s Counsel: Bill B. Berke E/C’s Counsel: Daniel R. Goodman JCC Order: Click […]
Briefly Speaking – FL Case Law Update (1/17/18)
December 2017 Attorney Fee Orders Keisa Pickron-Rudd v. Progressive Employer Management Co. JCC Walker: Panama City District Order Date: December 1, 2017 OJCC Case: 16-023812 JCC Order: Click Here Claimant’s Counsel: Christopher R. Cumberland E/C’s Counsel: Matthew W. Bennett Hourly Fee Awarded: $275 per hour Summary: Judge Walker meticulously […]