In this video, Chartwell Law Florida workers’ compensation attorneys Amanda Mitteer Bartley and Tom Marchese discuss how COVID-19 is affecting Florida workers’ compensation claims, especially given Governor Ron Desantis’...more
4/22/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Governor DeSantis ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Medical Testing ,
Public Health ,
Shelter-In-Place ,
Telehealth ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Safety
On October 17, 2019, the Florida First District Court of Appeal addressed whether the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred in denying Mr. Blanco’s Petitions for Benefits seeking workers’ compensation benefits, after he...more
The Florida Hindrance to Recovery doctrine entitles an injured employee to receive medical benefits for pre-existing conditions, if the treatment will aid or improve recovery. This doctrine arises out of Florida Statute...more