Martin v. Code Enforcement, City of Jacksonville

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant argues that the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred in denying reimbursement of the cost of a conference with Claimant’s authorized treating physician. Because the JCC misapprehended the import of prior case law and the provisions of the Statewide Uniform Guidelines for Taxation of Costs (Uniform Guidelines), we reverse.

After filing a petition for benefits seeking medical care, attorney’s fees, and costs, Claimant’s attorney attended a conference with Claimant’s authorized treating physician. As a result of that conference, the doctor signed…