KOTLER LAW | Workers Compensation Lawyer
In the final hearing of Florida workers compensation case Jessica Shultz v. Nike, an Expert Medical Advisor (EMA) was appointed to determine whether the claimant was entitled to psychiatric care. The EMA diagnosed the claimant with Adjustment Disorder, but these claims were considered unsolicited. Two Independent Medical Examiners (IME) evaluated and provided reports on the …
In the Florida workers compensation case of William Algarin v. Bluelinx Corporation, the claimant fell and injured his arms, hands, and face. He received continuous authorized medical care, later claiming to develop neck and shoulder pain about eight weeks after the incident. The doctor who diagnosed the neck and shoulder pain to be related to …
In the Florida workers compensation case of Edward Johnson v. Autozone, the claimant was assaulted in the course and scope of his workplace. He continued to work without restrictions after the accident, which made him ineligible for temporary partial disability benefits or a $2,000 grant. This aligned with the cases of Wyeth v. Toscano and …