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Here’s where you can find our attorneys:     Tuesday, August 20th Obstacles to Settlement – Moderated by Taysha Carmody. Wednesday, August 21st Health Care Provider Fraud: From Overutilization to Unscrupulous Billing Practices – Includes Ralph Douglas as a panelist. Monday, August...

McConnaughhay Coonrod Associate Natalie Yong was successful in obtaining a Summary Final Order. Here’s a brief overview of the case: Prior to the filing of a Petition for Benefits, the Employer/Carrier authorized and agreed to pay for the provision of the medical device.  The Claimant’s...

McConnaughhay Coonrod Partner Ryan Davis was successful in defending against disability benefits following fraudulent behavior. Here’s a brief overview of the case:   Following a compensable accident in 1979, the Claimant relocated to Texas and underwent a lumbar fusion. The Carrier voluntarily...

McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Weaver & Stern, P.A. Partner Tracey Hyde was successful in defending the Statute of Limitation of as claim for benefits. Here’s a brief overview of the case:Claimant requested a return visit with his authorized physician, and the appointment was set before the Petition...

McConnaughhay Coonrod Partner Taysha Carmody was successful in obtaining a Motion for Summary Final order. Here’s a brief overview of the case: In this case, the PFB only sought a follow up medical appointment with the authorized provider, which was timely authorized and provided by the E/C/SA....

McConnaughhay Coonrod Partner Tracey Hyde was successful in defending the Statute of Limitation of as claim for benefits. Here’s a brief overview of the case: Claimant sought medical & indemnity benefits pursuant to a PFB filed 3/10/23, which was exactly one year after three replacement TT...

FIRST DCA SCHEDULES ORAL ARGUMENT FOR JANUARY 16, 2024 REGARDING PROVIDER BILLING AND CARRIER AUTHORIZATION: On December 4, 2023, the First DCA issued a Notice of Oral Argument in Case No.: 1D2023-0941. In the underlying case, a group of Florida Workers’ Compensation  employers and carriers...

McConnaughhay Coonrod Partner Tracey Hyde was successful in defending a claim for benefits. Here’s a brief overview of the case: The Claimant sought TPD benefits following a shoulder injury. The Claimant refused to accept the light work duty available as the Claimant was taking narcotics and was...

McConnaughhay Coonrod Tallahassee is happy to announce we have been named in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® Tier 1 for Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers! We work hard to provide effective and efficient legal representation in multiple defense areas including Workers’ Compensation,...

McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver & Stern, P.A. is proud to announce Ryan Davis as our newest Partner! Ryan was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2015. Since joining our Jacksonville office in 2019, he has regularly tried cases to final hearing and has argued multiple cases before the First...