Miranda v. Bridge

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant challenges an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) that dismisses with prejudice her petition for permanent total disability benefits based on the expiration of the statute of limitations found in sections 440.19(1) and (2), Florida Statutes (2003). Because we find no merit in Claimant’s appeal, we affirm on a summary basis in accordance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.315.

Upon this court’s receipt and screening of Claimant’s initial brief, we ordered the parties to refrain from further briefing because this case was being…