Prevailing Party Costs; Case Update

Prevailing Party Costs; Case Update

PREVAILING PARTY COSTS: Does E/C’s Timely Response To PFB Negate Injured Worker’s Prevailing Party Status? Jennings v. Habana Health Care, ___ So.3d ___, 41 FLW D17 (Fla. 1st DCA 12-28-15) In December last year, the Court offered practitioners clarification as to when...
Governor Scott Appoints Five New Judges of Compensation Claims

Governor Scott Appoints Five New Judges of Compensation Claims

FWA is pleased to welcome and congratulate the following individuals on their appointments as the newest Judges of Compensation Claims by Governor Scott. Frank Clark has been a key member of the  All Injuries Law Firm in Port Charlotte for 8 years.   Judge Clark...
The Alphabet Soup of Public Benefits

The Alphabet Soup of Public Benefits

The Alphabet Soup of Public Benefits Guest blog from our sponsor Synergy Settlement Services. The original blog can be found here. By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., MSCC, CSSC Attorneys and clients alike get very confused about which governmental benefits are involved...
FWA Attendance and Testimony at OIR Rate Hearing

FWA Attendance and Testimony at OIR Rate Hearing

The Office of Insurance Regulation heard testimony on the 19.6% workers’ compensation rate increase yesterday. President Touby led a delegation that testified, including Chris Smith, Richard Chait and Rick Morales. Links to the video archive of the hearing can...