Here are a few new cases brought to you by one of our MKRS Law attorneys for our 2015 April Case Law Review. Cuenca v. Nova Southeastern University/York Risk Services Group, Inc. Case No. 1D14-3393 (4/9/15) Facts – In this case the claimant appealed the JCC’s failure to approve an E/C-paid $1,500 medical only fee under Fla.Read more
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Ding-Ding-Ding, we can almost hear the boxing bell ringing. Anticipation rises as we await the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao multi-million dollar fight this weekend. Two legendary fighters go head to head on Saturday, May 2nd at the MGM Grand in Law Vegas! Whose hand will rise in victory? To read more about this fightRead more
MKRS Law presented at the 2015 WCCP FL Bar Workers’ Compensation Forum in Orlando on April 8th through April 10th. MKRS was a prime sponsor and was honored to have been asked to present a course lecture. MKRS Law’s connection with the Board Certification Course starts year zero: George Kagan was Vice Chair of theRead more
Today, the MKRS Law team Lights It Up Blue for Autism Awareness Month by sporting all shades of blue throughout our Broward and Miami office. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Autism affects 1 in 68 American children. Overall, Autism affects over 3 million people in the U.S. and tens ofRead more
Last Friday, April 10, 2015, MKRS Law celebrated Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Foundation. The children enjoyed a hands-on and interactive environment, shared how they envision their future and brainstormed on the beginning steps to achieve their goals. Here’s a few snapshots of the children and our Managing Partner, Robert J. Rodriguez, atRead more
Here at MKRS we take pride in innovative technology approaches and understand the value of utilizing technology to better serve our clients. Kenneth E. Jones, Chief Operating Officer of Xerdict explains, “Optimizing service models, tailoring communications mechanisms and properly locating equipment all greatly enhance the value of office technology and applications.” We understand these views and utilizeRead more
This month of March we highlight some “appealing” 1st DCA opinions in our March 2015 Case Law Review . Mitchell v. Osceola County School Board, et al Case No. 1D14–2875 (3/10/15) Lower Tribunal Case(s): 12-028130TWS Issue – Whether the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) used the proper legal standard in concluding that Osceola County School Board (OCSB)Read more
Here are a few new and noteworthy cases brought you directly by one of our MKRS Law attorneys for our 2015 February Case Law Review. Roof Painting By Hartzell, Inc./ Summit Holdings- Claims Center v. Andres Hernandez, Colors Construction, Inc., and Guarantee Insurance Company Issue: Whether the JCC properly determined that dual employment existed between aRead more
Check out the article on H. George Kagan in this month’s DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar regarding the recent Lane v. Workforce Bus. Services, Inc. case. Miller Kagan Rodriguez & Silver’s partner residing in the firm’s West Palm Beach, Florida, office and former DRI Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair H. George Kagan has successfully repelled yet another assault on fundamentalRead more
In our January 2015 Case Law Review we change things up a bit, as it was a slower news month for the 1st DCA. Instead, we explore some noteworthy and interesting JCC trial orders. DeWaal-Navas v. City of Gainesville OJCC Case No. 14—018123MRH (1/16/15) Judge Hill, Gainesville District Issue: Whether the Claimant was an “employee” at the time ofRead more