Belkis Batista v. Publix Super Markets, a Fort Myers workers compensation case, concerned the authorization of arthroscopic surgery. The claimant fell and injured herself, reporting the accident to her supervisors, but not obtaining any medical treatment. Five months later, the claimant went in for a doctor’s appointment, which then led to surgery and pain management …
In the Florida workers compensation case of Michael Emmanuel v. ADP Totalsource Co XXI, the claimant was initially compensated for an industrial injury, though the E/C later denied it. At a final hearing, the claimant was granted compensation, temporary partial disability, and a one time change of physician. The E/C’s IME defended the E/C on …
The petition for benefits in the Florida workers compensation case of James Yeago v. Federal Express Corporation was solved at the final hearing. The claimant was compensated for the injury and given an authorized doctor, who placed the claimant at an MMI of 0%. No restrictions were placed on the claimant, and the claimant only …
James Yeago v. Federal Express Corporation and Sedgwick CMS Read More »
John Jack Stephen Cichy v. Tampa Bay Buccaneers was a workers compensation case regarding an accident that left the claimant with an ACL tear. The claimant was documented as reaching MMI with a 2% impairment rating, with full range of motion and no residual effects. He filed a petition for benefits after this period, which …
In the case of Alejandro Fernandez v. Techno Cable Wiring and MSA Group, the claimant suffered an injury and was transported to the hospital for treatment. His medical care continued and shortly after one of his doctor’s visits, he was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and transported for further treatment. Following the case of Spacal v. …
Alejandro Fernandez v. Techno Cable Wiring and MSA Group Read More »
In the case of Joe Marino v. Arrow Exterminators, the claimant filed a repetitive trauma claim against the E/C. The E/C hired a biomechanical engineer (Jonathon Walter) to provide testimony to their case, following the standard outlined in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharms, Inc section 90.702. The E/C’s expert testified before the court that the …
In the case of Kasheena McKee v. Pierce Manufacturing, the Claimant contacted human resources and requested authorization for medical care, but received none. It was proven that the Claimant did not see a doctor for neck/shoulder discomfort prior to said injury. However, following the accident, she went to a clinic where she received both medication …
After an accident on October 6, 2019, Timothy Ambuehl requested compensation regarding a shoulder injury. He appealed for coverage of a surgical procedure, temporary total disability benefits (TTD) and temporary partial disability benefits (TPD) at the behest of his employer, Cox Communications. In examination of the case, the employer refused to provide compensation under the …