by Leslie Walsh | Jan 21, 2026 | News
Greetings, the Florida Legislative session is underway, and will run from 1/13/26-3/13/26. (Join us this Thursday 1/22 for a 30 min live discussion on Tips and Tricks of the month, reach out to EG@eraclides.com to register) So far there have been only few proposed...
by Leslie Walsh | Jan 14, 2026 | News
Happy Wednesday Team! By special request, this week’s tip outlines the Claimant’s entitlement to reimbursement of travel expenses to & from medical appointments: JOHN’S GA TIP OF THE WEEK: Is the E/I Responsible for the Claimant’s “Travel Expenses” to/from...
by Leslie Walsh | Jan 14, 2026 | News
Greetings, I had a trial yesterday on the issue of medical necessity of annual visits. Often, claimants follow up annually only for the purpose of keeping the Statute of Limitations from expiring. This is one of the issues where you have to do a cost-benefit analysis...
by Leslie Walsh | Jan 7, 2026 | News
Happy Wednesday! This week’s tip concerns the Claimant’s right to a one-time IME with a doctor of their choice – commonly referred to a “202e IME.” Under O.C.G.A 34-9-202(e), (hence the nickname “202e IME”), the employee, after an accepted and compensable claim and...
by Leslie Walsh | Jan 5, 2026 | News
Greetings, Hope everyone’s new year is off to a good start so far. I am sure we will start seeing the usual January influx of WC injuries at Employer holiday events. Compensable? It depends. (This same analysis applies to all events throughout...
by Leslie Walsh | Dec 30, 2025 | News
Hey team, Hit the ground running in 2026 with the following “End of the Year Checklist:” File WC-104 If a claimant is out of work, receiving TTD benefits, and has been released to light duty by the ATP within the past 60 days, file the WC-104! Filing the WC-104...
