by EC_Admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Eraclides Gazette
Compensability During the Holidays By Libby Nelson, Associate, Orlando The Holidays are upon us! Just this last week, I walked into a Hobby Lobby and wouldn’t you know – half of their home-goods section was already red and green! This time of year...
by EC_Admin | Jul 22, 2022 | Eraclides Gazette
When a Major Contributing Cause Questionnaire Won’t Help: Understanding the Concepts of Waiver and Estoppel Author: David Halpern, Partner, West Palm Beach We’ve all seen carriers unintentionally provide treatment for a pre-existing condition. This happens for several...
by EC_Admin | Jan 31, 2022 | Eraclides Gazette, Legal Updates
Few concepts have spurred more debate and dispute in recent years than the ever-changing definition of “employee,” and the establishment of an employment relationship under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act. As the national work force continues to evolve from...
by EC_Admin | Jan 31, 2022 | Eraclides Gazette, Legal Updates
Orlando Florida has seen a rise in residents with medical marijuana cards since the legalization of marijuana for medical use in 2016. Not surprisingly, the legalization of medical marijuana at the state level is now raising questions of its use and the doctors that...
by EC_Admin | Mar 10, 2020 | Eraclides Gazette
By: Abby L. Loeffler, Associate, Jacksonville Generally, temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits are payable to a claimant if the claimant has not reached overall maximum medical improvement from the injury and the medical conditions resulting from the injury...
by EC_Admin | Mar 10, 2020 | Eraclides Gazette
By: Kenny Bishop, Associate, Atlanta In the well known case, Maloney v. Gordon Farms, the Supreme Court established the burden of proof a claimant bears in order to claim entitlement to disability benefits after termination, which is commonly known as the Maloney...