Workers' Compensation
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Inn Service Corp., Inc. v. Diaz-Aller
536 So.2d 307, 13 Fla. L. Week. 2738, (Fla.App. 1 Dist., Dec 16, 1988)
The deputy commissioner chose one physician's MMI opinion over that of another. This is the task of the deputy commissioner because of his fact finding status and accordingly the deputy commissioner's determination in accepting one doctor's opinion was affirmed on appeal.Section 440.13 requires health care providers to furnish the employer/carrier with a report of the injury and treatment. Failure to furnish such may be excused by the deputy commissioner for good cause. The showing of a good cause excuse is incumbent upon the claimant. In the instant case there was no showing of good cause nor was there any finding specifically excusing the failure to file reports timely. The employer/carrier did not know of the medical treatments nor did they acquiesce to them. Accordingly payment of the medical bill of the doctor was denied.
