Race v. Orange County Fire Rescue

Appellant challenges a final order denying attorney’s ' fees under section 440.34(3)(a), Florida Statutes.. We reverse.

Appellant was injured at work on February 8, 1999, filed a request for assistance on February 9, 1999, and, on March 23, 1999, filed a petition for benefits; both documents requested treatment with a cardiologist and a determination of Appellant’s average weekly wage and compensation rate (AWW/CR). Appellee, in response to the request for benefits, filed a pay and investigate letter pursuant to section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. However, Appellee did not provide the medical…