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10 Do’s and Don’ts regarding Deposition Testimony
10 Do’s and Don’ts regarding Deposition Testimony As Claimant attorneys are scheduling more witness depositions throughout the course of litigation, we wanted […]
The Importance of Personal Liability Umbrella Coverage
The readers of this blog should be well aware of the litigation-intensive nature of our society and the importance of appropriate, adequate […]
Federal Government Investigates Fraud Linked To Compounded Pain Relief Creams
The US Department of Justice is investigating potential health care fraud related to compounded pain relief creams. Preliminary estimates suggest this fraud […]
The Benefits of an Indemnity-Only Settlement
Like other forms of civil litigation, the majority of workers’ compensation claims settle short of trial. Even claims that have been tried […]
First DCA adds wrinkle to 120 day “Pay and Investigate” Rule
The First District Court of Appeal has suggested that in order to deny benefits pursuant to a Major Contributing Cause (MCC) analysis, […]
Tom Vecchio Receives CPCU Designation
Vecchio, Carrier, Feldman & Johannessen is pleased to announce that our Senior Partner, Thomas P. Vecchio, has received the Chartered Property Casualty […]
First DCA Ends Gamemanship Over One-Time Change
The First District Court of Appeal (DCA) issued an opinion holding that a claimant’s request for a one-time change in his treating […]
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One method where the claimant’s attorney can control authorization of physicians is through the five-day rule under 440.13(2)(f). This statute states that […]
First DCA Rejects Argument Distinguishing “Service” from “Filing”
The First DCA recently rejected an appeal where the claimant argued that service of a Petition for Benefits on an EC compelled […]