Idaho Criminal Laws and Rules Annotated

COMPENSABILITY OF ACCIDENTS; ARISING OUT OF, COURSE AND SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT AND THE 120-DAY RULE 
Christopher J. Smith, Tampa, Amended by Ricardo Morales, Doral, 
Philip R. Augustine, Orlando, W. Rogers Turner, Jr., Winter Park 

PART I: 
I. Overview 
II. Coverage: The Statutory Provisions 
III. Arising Out Of 
IV. Course and Scope of Employment 
V. Special Requirements Regarding the Determination of Course of Employment 
VI. Repetitive Trauma 
VII. Occupational Disease 
VIII. Idiopathic Falls and Increased Hazard of Injury 

PART II: 
I. The 120 Day Rule 
II. Statutory Provisions 
III. Result of Failure to Deny Denial: Case Law Summary 
III. When the 120-Day Period Begins 
IV. Material Facts Relevant to the Issue of Compensability 
V. When the 120-Day Rule Does Not Apply 
VI. Summary of the Interplay Between the 120-Day Rule and MCC 

THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP, EMPLOYEE LEASING COMPANIES, COVERED AND EXCLUDED EMPLOYMENT, DEFENSES TO CLAIMS AND FRAUD 
Alan D. Kalinoski, Orlando, Amended by Thomas P. Vecchio, Lakeland, 
W. Rogers Turner, Jr., Orlando, Mark W. Ingram, Sarasota, Kenneth M. Hesser, Ocala 
I. The Employer-Employee Relationship 
II. Defenses to Claims 
III. Statute of Limitations 

AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE & INDEMNITY BENEFITS (OTHER THAN PTD) 
Richard S. Thompson, Sarasota, Amended by Mark A. Touby, Coral Gables, 
Joanne M. Prescott, Orlando, John J. Rahaim II, Jacksonville, 
Heather Byrer Carbone, Jacksonville, Paul M. Anderson, Tallahassee 
Average Weekly Wage 
I. Statutory Definitions 
II. Statutory Guide for Calculation 
III. Case Law Interpretation 

Indemnity Issues (Other than PTD) 
I. Temporary Disability Benefits 
II. Temporary Total Disability Benefits 
III. Temporary Partial Disability Benefits 
IV. Permanent Partial Disability Benefits 
V. Penalties 
VI. Interest 

EXPOSURE, OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE AND REPETITIVE TRAUMA 
Neal L. Ganon, Fort Lauderdale, Amended by Michael J. Winer, Tampa, 
Alan D. Kalinoski, Orlando 
I. Exposure 
II. Occupational Diseases: §440.151 
III. Repetitive Trauma 

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PRESUMPTIONS 
Thomas P. Vecchio, Orlando, Kelli Biferie Hastings, Orlando 
Amended by Alan D. Kalinoski, Orlando, Tonya A. Oliver, New Port Richey, 
Paolo Longo, Maitland, George A. Helm, III, Lake Mary 
I. The Presumption Statutes 
II. The Protected Classes 
III. Pre-Employment Physical 
IV. Covered Conditions 
V. Disability 
VI. Rebutting the Presumption 
VII. Statute of Limitations 
VIII. Interesting Dates 
IX. Miscellaneous 
X. 2010 Legislative Changes 
XI. 2007 Legislative Changes 

EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY, IMMUNITY, AGUILERA, 
BAD FAITH AND RICO CLAIMS 
William H. Rogner, Orlando, Amended by Thomas A. Moore, Orlando 
Thomas Neal McAliley, Miami, Gerald A. Rosenthal, West Palm Beach, 
Donald S. Bennett, Tampa, Thomas P. Vecchio, Lakeland 
I. The Trade-Off: A Brief History of Workers’ Compensation 
II. Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policies & Coverage 
III. Employer’s Liability Due to Estoppel 
IV. Employer’s Liability Based on Grounds for Denial 
V. Employer’s Liability Practice Points 
VI. Other Employer’s Liability Part II Cases 
VII. Intentional Torts during the Claims Handling Process 
VIII. Ethical Considerations 

PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITY 
James M. Hess, Maitland, Jeffrey R. Hussey, Maitland, James H. Smith, Tampa 
Amended by Michael D. Rudolph, Jacksonville, Nisha Desai Waranch, Orlando, 
Joanne M. Prescott, Orlando 
I. Florida Permanent Total Disability – A History 
II. Permanent Total Disability from July 1, 1994 through September 30, 2003 
III. Permanent Total Disability after October 1, 2003 

MEDICAL BENEFITS, MANAGED CARE AND REHABILITATION BENEFITS 
Dawn R. Traverso, Miami, Amended by H. George Kagan, West Palm Beach 
M. Kemmerly Thomas, Tallahassee, Richard B. Berman, Fort Lauderdale, 
Christopher L. Petruccelli, Tampa, Karen J. Cullen, Orlando 
I. Remedial and Palliative Care 
II. Diagnostic Testing 
III. Chiropractic Care and Treatment 
IV. Emergency Medical Care 
V. General Statute of Limitations on the Provision of Medical Care 
VI. Payment of Medical Bills 
VII. Ex-Parte Contacts with Treating Physicians 
VIII. Nursing Services and Attendant Care 
IX. Out of State Medical Care 
X. Treatment of Non-Related Conditions 
XI. Medically Necessary Housing 
XII. Medically Necessary Vehicle 
XIII. Doctor Authorization – Self Help 
XIV. Other Special Rules 
XV. Initial Provision of Treatment 
XVI. One Time Change of Physician 440.13(2)(f) 
XVII. Independent Medical Examinations (IME) 
XVIII. Expert Medical Advisors 
XIX. Control of Choice of Treating Physician 
XX. Medical Management and Vocational Rehabilitation 
XXI. Utilization Review 
XXII. Guides of Maximum Reimbursement 
XXIII. Managed Care 
XXIV. Emergency Conferences 

TRIAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES, MOTIONS AND SANCTIONS 
Jeffrey I. Jacobs, Judge of Compensation Claims, Miami, Henry H. Harnage, Judge of 
Compensation Claims (Retired), Miami and Steven P. Kronenberg, Miami 
Amended by Laurie Thrower Miles, Lakeland, Ellen H. Lorenzen, Judge of Compensation 
Claims, Tampa, Mark A. Massey, Judge of Compensation Claims, Tampa, Dawn R. Traverso, 
Miami, Mark A. Touby, Coral Gables, Ricardo Morales, Miami, Frank Clark, Judge of 
Compensation Claims, Fort Myers, Daniel A. Lewis, Judge of Compensation Claims, Fort 
Lauderdale, Michael G. Srebnick, Sunrise, Russell H. Young, Sarasota 
I. Introduction 
II. Jurisdiction 
III. Venue 
IV. Pleadings 
V. Mediation 
VI. Discovery (60Q-6.114) 
VII. Motion Practice (60Q-6.115) 
VIII. Pretrial Stipulation 
IX. Final Hearings 
X. Final Order 
XI. Expedited Hearing pursuant to F. S. 440.25(h) and 60Q-6.119 
XII. Emergency Hearing pursuant to 440.25(4)(f) and Rule 60Q-6.117 
XIII. Summary Final Order (60Q-6.120) 
XIV. Contribution and Apportionment 
XV. Dismissal 
XVI. Modification of Orders (F. S. 440.28) 
XVII. Settlement 
XVIII. Sanctions (F.S. 440.32; 60Q-6.125) 
XIX. Disqualification/Recusal of JCC (60Q-6.126) 
XX. Final Hearings from the Judge’s Perspective 

ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 440.34, FLORIDA STATUTES 
Richard A. Sicking, Coral Gables, Glen D. Wieland, Orlando 
Amended by Michael J. Winer, Tampa, W. Rogers Turner, Jr., Winter Park, 
Cheryl L. Wilke, Fort Lauderdale, H. George Kagan, West Palm Beach, 
Mark A. Touby, Coral Gables, William H. Rogner, Orlando 
I. Entitlement to E/C Paid Attorney’s Fees 
II. Entitlement to Attorney’s Fees from Claimant 
III. Amount of Fees 
IV. Fees as a Sanction 
V. Costs 
VI. Settlement Agreements 

MAJOR CONTRIBUTING CAUSE, AGGRAVATION, APPORTIONMENT, 
ALLOCATION AND EXAMINATION OF MEDICAL EXPERTS 
H. George Kagan, West Palm Beach Amended by Christopher L. Petruccelli, 
Tampa, Glen D. Wieland, Orlando, Keith R. Pallo, Miami, Karen M. Gilmartin, Miami Lakes I. Major Contributing Cause 
II. Major Contributing Cause from Closest Maid and Beyond 
III. Major Contributing Cause – Other Decisions of Interest 
IV. Review 
V. Examination of Experts 
VI. Allocation and Apportionment 

DEATH AND DEPENDENCY 
Esther Zapata Ruderman, West Palm Beach Amended by Henry J. Roman, Miami, 
C. Bradley Hall, Jr., Sarasota, Gina Case, Sarasota, Alexander Blanco, Miami 
I. Procedure 
II. Benefit Amounts 
III. Tuition & Retraining 
IV. Funeral Benefits 
V. Dependency 
VI. Spouses 
VII. Children 
VIII. Parents 
IX. Brothers, Sisters, Grandchildren 
X. Suicide 
XI. Undocumented Workers 
XII. Lien upon Recovery for Wrongful Death 

CHAPTER 60Q-6 RULES 

CHAPTER 440 - FLORIDA STATUTES 

TABLES 
I. Florida Workers’ Compensation Maximum Compensation Rate Table