Legal Opinion · Concurrence
Keeton v. Kentucky Fried Chicken
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided November 16, 2011No. 1D10-5789Published
1ConcurrenceBenton, C.J.
“If there is disagreement in the opinions of the health care providers, ... the judge of compensation claims shall, upon his or her own motion or within 15 days after receipt of a written request by either the injured employee, the employer, or the carrier, order the injured employee to be evaluated by an expert medical advisor.” § 440.13(9)(c), Fla. Stat. (2005). See Amos v. Gartner, Inc., 17 So.3d 829, 831 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009) (“If there is a disagreement in the opinions of health care providers, the legislature has mandated that the JCC shall appoint an EMA.”); Palm Springs Gen. Hosp. v.…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Palm Springs General Hosp. v. CabreraDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1997
- Amos v. Gartner, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2009