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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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
Morgan’s Tip of the Week – Settling Claims
Greetings, Despite the return of hourly claimant’s attorney fees, it seems that adjusters are still able to settle some claims directly with the claimant or even the claimant’s attorney. While that is great, we have to make sure all the details are hammered out at...
Morgan’s Tip of the Week – Change in Pot Policy
Greetings, As you well know, Florida legalized the medical use of marijuana last year, joining over 30 states that have some form of medical, if not complete recreational, use laws. At a Federal level, marijuana remains illegal as a controlled substance, even for...
Morgan’s Tip of the Week – DOAH Annual Report Stats
Greetings, DOAH has put out their annual report on WC litigation (Fiscal year July 2016-June 2017), and it’s a nerdy treasure of statistics and reports. This is the first full year of data since the Castellanos decision (April 2016) removing the cap on claimant’s...
Briefly Speaking – FL Case Law Summaries
By: Ryan M. Knight – Miami Contributor: Tara Said – Pensacola To receive daily e-mails with case law summaries, please email esantos@eralcides.com JCC ORDERS Neal Gonzalez v. Pat Salmon & Sons of Florida JCC Holley: Jacksonville District...
Morgan’s Tip of the Week – Holiday Parties
Greetings, Tis the season for holiday parties and functions, and inevitably, holiday party claims. If its an in-office event during the workday its likely going to be compensable. The events offsite, afterhours or when the workplace is closed are trickier. As a...