Miami-Dade County v. Mitchell

In this workers’ compensation case, the self-insured employer appeals, and the claimant cross-appeals. Having carefully considered the plethora of issues raised, we reverse that portion of the order which directs the employer to pay for medical services provided by Dr. Abeckjerr from the date of the accident until February 14, 1997, because we conclude that it was an abuse of discretion to excuse the doctor’s failure to comply with the requirements of section 440.13(3)(a) and (4)(a), Florida Statutes (1995). (Section 440.13(2)(c) provides authority for that portion of the order which directs…