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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Distinctive Builders of Panama City, Inc. v. Walker
518 So.2d 1351, 13 Fla. L. Week. 169, (Fla.App. 1 Dist., Jan 12, 1988)
Court determined that there was no abuse of discretion in denying employer/carrier's motion for independent medical examination where the motion was submitted only 14 days prior to the scheduled hearing the motion did not refer to specific tests which had not been performed and did not explain how further tests would add to medical evidence already available.Claimant developed sudden paralysis while seated in his chair at work after turning and reaching for some nearby blueprints. Court determined that this was a compensable accident for which workers' compensation benefits should be paid. Deputy commissioner's finding that there was a causal connection between claimant's work activities and his injury was supported by competent and substantial evidence. There was also a finding that there was no idiopathic condition.
