by EC_Admin | Jun 27, 2023 | News, Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, I have a received a few questions about the impact Florida Senate Bill 1718 will have on Florida WC. The new law imposes stricter penalties on those who smuggle unauthorized aliens, etc…but a few provisions will have an indirect effect on WC. ...
by EC_Admin | Jun 20, 2023 | News, Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, If any of you have attended our firm’s CEU’s or webinars over the years, you have likely heard us explain the Florida WC Statute of Limitations as “2 years from the date of accident or 1 year from the last provision of a benefit, whichever is...
by EC_Admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, last week the 1st DCA issued a ruling regarding the 120-day rule and the necessity of sending the “120-day letter” in the link below is the case of Churchill v. DBI Services (1D21-3199). The “initial provision of compensation or benefits” starts a Carrier’s...
by EC_Admin | May 31, 2023 | Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, Although the Florida Legislative session ended May 5th, HB 487 was signed into law at the end of last week (5/25/23). There are two parts of the bill that deal directly with Florida Workers’ Compensation, but no drastic changes. Expert Medical Advisor...
by EC_Admin | May 15, 2023 | Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, In the last week I received a few questions about how far is too far for a claimant to travel for medical treatment. A big thank you to Ryan Knight of our Miami office for helping with the caselaw below on this one. (if you need anything in...
