FL Case Law Summaries – 2/29/16

FL Case Law Summaries – 2/29/16

BY: Thomas G. Portuallo To receive daily e-mails with case law summaries, e-mail: Colette Duke JCC ORDERS John E. Kubik v. Hillsborough County School Board/Broadspire JCC Lorenzen; Tampa District; Order Date: February 25, 2016          OJCC Case: 12-007085EHL &...
Compensation With Compassion: Death Benefits in the Florida Workers’ Compensation System

The Dreaded Type-O (er, um, I mean, “Typo”!)

By: Betsy Campo, Partner, Gainesville It was a sunny day in the Spring of 2014. I had spent the morning at the deposition of my employer representative in the beautiful Villages area of Central Florida.  My representative did an excellent job and I was feeling good...
FL Tip of the Week – Attendant Care

FL Tip of the Week – Attendant Care

BY:     Morgan Indek | Partner   (click here to  receive e-mails with Tips of the Week) By special request by one of my clients, this week’s tip is on Attendant care.  Attendant care is covered under 440.13(2)(b) (below). Here’s a couple of tips: If you have...
FL Case Law Summaries – 2/29/16

FL Case Law Summaries (2/25/16)

BY: Thomas G. Portuallo To receive daily e-mails with case law summaries, e-mail Colette Duke. 1ST DCA ORDERS Victor Soca v. Advanced Auto Parts/Sedgwick Claims Services Appeal of the Order from JCC Charles Hill DCA Order Date: February 23, 2016                    ...
Compensation With Compassion: Death Benefits in the Florida Workers’ Compensation System

Georgia’s Recent Case Management Updates

By: George Waters, Partner, Atlanta Board Rule 200.2 was introduced on January 1, 2016.  It finally allows partial case management in Georgia.  Prior to this board rule, the Employer/Insurer was not allowed to use a case manager to speak with either the doctor or the...