by EC_Admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, I am starting to see a few claims where the claimant tests positive for marijuana post-accident, and they have a Florida medical marijuana card. I have not yet seen one where the drug screen was done within a short enough window of time to deny the entire...
by EC_Admin | Sep 4, 2019 | Eraclides Gazette
By: Sal Coppolino, Associate, Jacksonville Florida Statute §440.12(1) created what is commonly known as the “waiting period” of indemnity benefits. In short, indemnity compensation is not due for the first 7 days of the claimant’s disability, unless the injury...
by EC_Admin | Sep 4, 2019 | Eraclides Gazette
By: Ed Williamson, Senior Counsel, Jacksonville For dates of accident prior to July 1, 1984, the State of Florida pays supplemental benefits for the Claimant’s entire life, and the Carrier pays the base PTD benefit. The supplemental benefits are actually paid through...
by EC_Admin | Sep 4, 2019 | Eraclides Gazette
By: Caitlin Oliver, Associate, Orlando As of July 1, 2019, a new Controlled Substances law went into effect in Florida which alters requirements for prescribing opiates. House Bill 451, Nonopioid Alternatives, was approved by Governor DeSantis and requires that...
by EC_Admin | Sep 4, 2019 | Eraclides Gazette
By: Kenny Bishop, Associate, Georgia In Georgia, heart attacks and strokes are not generally compensable as workers’ compensation injuries; however, if the Claimant can prove “by a preponderance of competent and credible evidence” that the Claimant’s employment...
