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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Beverly v. Publix Supermarkets
792 So.2d 595, 26 FLW D1967
Penalties cannot be avoided by the employer/carrier for
late payment of compensation by simply filing a Notice
of Denial within 14 days of a claim. Upon receipt of
the claim, the employer/carrier must either pay the
benefits within 7 days to deny the claim, or exercise
the 120 day pay and investigate option under Section
440.20(4), Florida Statutes. In this instance, the
employer/carrier failed to take any action and
accordingly, penalties were due and payable.
Judge's order denying payment of surgical costs
affirmed since claimant had failed to request prior
authorization for the surgery as required by sections
440.13(2)(c) and 440.13(3)(i), Florida Statutes (1994).