The 69th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference is less than a month away! With the Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference in Orlando just three weeks away, MKRS Law wants to make sure you stay in the #WCEC2014 loop. RSVP for our Monday Night After Hours Party Here RSVP for our Tuesday Night Suite Party Here As in the past,Read more
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The FDA has approved a new extended-release version of Oxycodone that contains abuse-deterrent properties. The drug, Targiniq ER (oxycodone hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride extended-release tablets), is an extended-release/long-acting opioid to treat severe pain that requires daily treatment. Targiniq ER has properties that are expected to impede abuse of the drug by snorting and injection. When snorted or injected,Read more
Are you a fan of ours on the official MKRS Law Facebook page? If you aren’t already, be sure to like us now to automatically be entered into our MKRSwag Bag Giveaway! Head over to our Facebook page for your chance to win the following: Custom-Made MKRS SPF 50 Spray Sunscreen 4-Piece Wine Set Smartphone SoundRead more
The following was reported by Judge Langham’s official Florida Workers’ Comp Blog: Filing Volumes Increased in 2014 The State’s fiscal year concluded June 30, 2014. The OJCC is now in fiscal year 2015. The work has begun to tabulate various statistics and there will be a long audit process as numbers are checked and rechecked. However,Read more
In the June issue of our Case Law Updates, we review the following: TREJO-PEREZ v. ARRY’S ROOFING/BUILDERS INS. GROUP CASE NO. 1D13-1889 (June 3, 2014) FACTS: The carrier authorized a non-Spanish speaking provider and an interpreter; however the Claimant does not attend the scheduled appointment and requests Spanish speaking psychologist. The only medical evidence presented at the FinalRead more
It’s a new month; that means it’s time for a new attorney spotlight. In keeping with our monthly tradition of getting to better know our associates, we’d like you to meet one of our Partners, Omar Perez, Jr, of our Miami offices. Hometown: Miami, FL Favorite sports team: Miami Dolphins Favorite movie: The Breakfast Club Favorite legal term: Ore Tenus FirstRead more
MKRS Law is proud to announce that its Senior Equity Partners were once again named to the “Super Lawyers” list by Florida’s Super Lawyers Magazine. This list represents the top 5 percent of lawyers practicing within the State of Florida. Since its inception in 2006, the “Super Lawyers” honor has been given amongst our esteemed Senior Partners–RobertRead more
HB 271 In addition to several changes to sanctions against employers who fail to secure coverage, all references to 66 2/3 percent (i.e., from TPD to death and all points in between) are now “66.67 percent.” Not much to worry about except PICA, but as it applies only to new claims. Carriers should adjust easily. CS/HBRead more
Please welcome Elina Blanco-De Stefano, who focuses her practice in Workers’ Compensation in our Miami office location. Ms. Blanco has been practicing law since 2012, with experience handling insurance defense and litigation, concentrating on homeowner insurance disputes and water mitigation services collection. Elina received her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law, where she was a recipient of the St. Thomas Merit Scholarship.Read more
Since its inception in 1958, MKRS Law has expanded from a single office to now having a total of 8 different locations throughout the State of Florida. This year marks the 10th anniversary of our Orlando branch. We are truly fortunate to have such a wonderful client base that has afforded us the luxury of continuing toRead more