The following fact pattern occurs with some frequency in Florida workers’ compensation cases: an authorized doctor recommends surgery, the doctor requests authorization for the surgery in writing to the insurance company, and the insurance company fails to respond to...
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Month: May 2015
Repetitive Use Injuries in Florida
Workers’ compensation repetitive use injuries in Florida represent a subset of on-the-job injuries relating to specific wear and tear on the body due to specific job functions required to perform the particular job. Occupational repetitive stress injuries comprise...
Workers’ Compensation Immunity in Florida
Injured workers who become frustrated with the limitations associated with the Florida Workers’ Compensation system often have questions with regard to whether they are permitted to bring a separate negligence action against the employer, and thus go beyond the...