by EC_Admin | Jul 8, 2019 | Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, I have had a few questions about denying a claim when a claimant has been uncooperative in a few different scenarios. Most of the time, the statute does not allow for a full denial, but there are some remedies available to the Employer/Carrier. Claimant...
by EC_Admin | Jun 10, 2019 | Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, thanks to my colleagues blasting on firm wide emails, social media and linkedin that it was my birthday last week, I received around 250 emails and texts, while I was trying to have a day off. (Please don’t send any now, I get it, you want to wish me a...
by EC_Admin | Jun 6, 2019 | Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, If a claimant refuses a light duty job offer, we do not have to pay TPD, unless the refusal was “justifiable.” 440.15 (6) EMPLOYEE REFUSES EMPLOYMENT.—If an injured employee refuses employment suitable to the capacity thereof, offered to or procured...
by EC_Admin | Jun 3, 2019 | Eraclides Gazette
By: Gina Case, Associate, Sarasota While I was visiting colleges during my senior year of high school, I clearly remember a quite unusual individual. She must have been in her late 60’s with grey hair and a slender build. But it wasn’t her age or looks that made her...
by EC_Admin | Jun 3, 2019 | Eraclides Gazette
By: Michael Arington, Associate, Jacksonville Under newly created Fla. Stat. 112.1816, firefighters will be covered for 21 types of cancer starting July 1, 2019. The new law also provides for a one time $25,000.00 payment upon the initial diagnosis along with a...
