by Leslie Walsh | Dec 9, 2025 | News
Greetings, DOAH has released their annual report, sharing all of the stats about the FL WC system. Below is the link to the whole report, but do not hit print unless you want 324 pages. The report copvers DOAH’s fiscal year which is 7/1/24-6/30/25....
by Leslie Walsh | Dec 1, 2025 | News
Team, This week’s tip is a simple one yet HUGELY important. Always make sure to document when an employee’s declines/refuses treatment under workers’ compensation. JOHN’S GEORGIA TIP OF THE WEEK: WHAT TO DO IF A CLAIMANT DECLINES MEDICAL TREATMENT UNDER WORKERS COMP!...
by Leslie Walsh | Dec 1, 2025 | News
Greetings, just a reminder today to review everything carefully that came in from the claimants or their attorneys late last week to make sure there are no requests for a 1-time change. See below for guidance, we have till 11:59 pm tonight to respond to anything...
by Leslie Walsh | Nov 26, 2025 | News
11/26/2025 Editor: Felicia Wymer, Partner, Pensacola Office Author: Travis Coleman, Partner, Tampa Office Author: Katie Valley, Associate, Jacksonville Office Ashley Marie Machiela v. Flagler County School Board and PMA Insurance Company JCC Holley: Jacksonville...
by Leslie Walsh | Nov 17, 2025 | News
11/17/2025 Greetings, we often say stupidity is a not defense. For example, standing on a rolling chair to change a light bulb, throwing nails at co-workers, playing with fireworks at work, etc….all compensable claims in the caselaw. However, there is a line of...
by Leslie Walsh | Nov 13, 2025 | News
JOHN’S GEORGIA TIP OF THE WEEK: Is a Claimant’s Failure or Refusal to Use Safety Equipment Grounds for Denial? O.C.G.A. 34-9-17(a) states “no compensation shall be allowed for an injury or death due to the employee’s willful misconduct, including intentionally...
