Workers' Compensation

Listed below is McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver & Stern, P.A.'s workers' compensation case law database. The database dates back until 1971 and includes over 5500 workers' compensation court decisions.

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Pierre v. Handi Van, Inc.

23 FLW D2244

It is a departure from the essential requirements of law to allow the employer/carrier to conduct an ex parte conference with an expert medical advisor. The records and opinions of treating and examining physicians and other practitioners can be discussed ex parte and claimants no longer enjoy the right to be present during such discussions between the employer/carrier and those providers. However, once disputes arise requiring the assistance of expert medical advisors, ex parte discussions with such providers are not appropriate.