Jones v. Shadow Trailers, Inc.

In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant challenges an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) denying his motion for “medical-only” attorney’s fees, payable by the Employer/Carrier (E/C) as provided for in section 440.34(3)(a), Florida Statutes (2012). We affirm.

The parties agree that the E/C conceded Claimant’s entitlement to the benefits claimed in Claimant’s petition for benefits, eight days after it received the petition. Section 440.34(3)(a) allows for E/C-paid attorney’s fees where a claimant “successfully asserts a petition for medical benefits only.” Claimant argues that…