Guardian Detective & Security Agency v. Schreyer

SMITH, Judge.

The employer/carrier (E/C) appeal an order of the deputy commissioner finding that claimant’s medical care and treatment by Hollywood Memorial Hospital (hospital) was causally related to his industrial accident, excusing the hospital’s failure to timely file medical reports, and ordering payment of the $56,800 hospital bill. We affirm.

While on duty as a security guard for the employer, the claimant was assaulted and beaten by two males. Although claimant returned to work for a brief period, he continued to suffer pain for which he sought treatment from various doctors and the…