Verdict: Workers Compensation

Jerry Hayden (Miami, FL) (Workers’ Compensation)  Primary Issues: Authorization of Medical Care, Major Contributing Cause, Estoppel Summary: Contending they had only accepted a cervical sprain injury as compensable, the E/C denied continued medical treatment on the grounds the work accident was no longer the MCC of the need for care. The appointed EMA opined claimant’s… Read More

Jerry Hayden and Tony Caula (Miami, FL) (Workers’ Compensation) obtained a Dismissal in the case of Keston O. Smith v. US Food Services, Inc. and Sedgwick CMS. On 8/10/18, the JCC entered a Final Compensation Order denying the Claimant’s request for a one-time change to a provider of his choice. In the Final Compensation Order,… Read More

Jerry Hayden and Tony Caula (Miami, FL) (Workers’ Compensation) Guillermo Medrano v. Sky Chefs, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. The issues addressed at Final Hearing included a claim for authorization of a follow-up appointment with the authorized treating provider, along with payment of temporary indemnity benefits. On 8/12/15, the Claimant filed a Petition for… Read More

Jerry Hayden and Tony Caula (Miami, FL) (Workers’ Compensation) Joseph Cristin v. Everglades Correctional Institution and Division of Risk Management.  The issues addressed at Final Hearing included compensability of an unexplained syncopal fall that occurred while the Claimant was working as a correctional officer, as well as multiple claims for medical benefits and reimbursement of… Read More

Jerry Hayden (Miami, FL) (Workers’ Compensation) The issues addressed at Final Hearing included a Petition for Benefits filed on 8/2/17, seeking PTD benefits and supplemental benefits retroactive to 3/1/17 to date and continuing, plus penalties and interest. The E/SA argued that the Claimant was not eligible for PTD benefits, or, alternatively, that she had not… Read More