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The Claimant failed to attend multiple scheduled medical appointments, but failed to present for the same. The Claimant then filed a Petition for Benefits, requesting an alternate medical provider. After the Employer/Carrier provided the appointment, the Claimant asserted entitlement to prevailing...

McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver & Stern, P.A. is pleased to announce that Alexus Holton has joined the firm as an associate in our Jacksonville Office. She is a 2021 graduate of Mercer University School of Law School where she received her J.D. degree and a 2018 graduate of Abraham Baldwin...

The Claimant sought payment for unauthorized treatment from an emergency room and unauthorized treatment from a neurology clinic, as well as ongoing treatment for headaches due to post-traumatic concussion. The initial Petition for Benefits seeking neurological treatment, and referencing...

Welcome to the Bar, Lydia Henderson! Jacksonville McConnaughhay Coonrod, et. al., attorneys celebrated the swearing in our newest attorney on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  Lydia Henderson received her passing Florida Bar results on Monday, September 18, 2023. While in Court for a civil jury trial,...

McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver & Stern, P.A. is pleased to announce that Shaniqua Barr has joined the firm as an associate in our Orlando Office. She is a 2017 graduate of Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of law where she received her J.D. degree and a 2014 graduate of University...

McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver & Stern,  P.A. is excited to attend the Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) for the 77th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and 34th Safety and Health Conference starting on August 19th! The conference provides an unparalleled...

The 1st DCA issued an important decision for those of you handling catastrophic cases. The DCA affirmed that what we pay guardians is limited to fees and costs incurred in the pursuit of disputed claims for workers’ compensation benefits under §440.  In Lopez v. Green Bandit Lawn Company, the...

McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver & Stern, P.A. is pleased to announce that David Bromley has joined the firm as an associate in our Tampa Office. He is a 1998 graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he received his J.D. degree and a 1993 graduate of the University of Central Florida...

McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver & Stern, P.A. is pleased to announce that Estonna Garrett has joined the firm as an associate in our Jacksonville Office. She is a 2002 graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School where she received her J.D. degree and a 2000 graduate of Florida Southern...

McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver & Stern, P.A. is pleased to announce that Megan Ray has joined the firm as an associate in our Tampa Office. She is a 2021 graduate of Stetson University College of Law where she received her J.D. degree and a 2017 graduate of Florida State University where...