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).