by EC_Admin | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, After we accept a claim as compensable, sometimes new conditions arise that may or may not be compensable. A great example of this is a referral to a psychiatrist from the authorized doctor. In this instance, where a new condition arises more...
by EC_Admin | Apr 1, 2024 | Briefly Speaking
Editor: Felicia Wymer, Partner, Pensacola Office Author: Travis Coleman, Junior Partner, Tampa Office Author: Libby Nelson, Associate, Orlando Office Angel Rodriguez v. Encore Group and ESIS WC Claims JCC Ring: Ft. Lauderdale...
by EC_Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, I have received a few questions recently about when settlement checks are due to avoid a late payment, and a resulting 20% penalty and interest. The statute under 440.20(11)(c) states payment must be made within 14 days after the JCC “mails” the...
by EC_Admin | Mar 20, 2024 | Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, The Florida Legislature passed a bill increasing the fee schedule physicians can charge for treating a WC patient. The bill is awaiting the Governor’s signature before becoming law, tentatively effective 1/1/2025. A link to a copy of the bill is...
by EC_Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Morgan's Tips of the Week
Greetings, I had a few questions recently about claimant’s collecting Unemployment benefits while claiming lost wages in Florida WC. Florida has returned to its pre-Covid level of Unemployment benefits (UE). 2024 Claim Maximums: 12 weeks Weekly Benefit Amount...
