November 15, 2024
This claim involves a Claimant has been at MMI since 2022, by all treating physicians, with a 0% PIR. Despite this, the Claimant’s attorney filed a Motion for Advance. The E/C argued that the Claimant failed to meet his burden to establish a causal connection between his injury and his current
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November 5, 2024
Our Civil Litigation Manager Partner, Hayley Lewis Folmar, received summary judgment for defendants on a Florida premise liability claim. The Florida Circuit Court ruled the two defendants, a shopping mall and retail store, owed no duty to an invitee who tripped over a concrete parking stopper.
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October 21, 2024
This case involved a Claimant who sustained multiple injuries following 40-foot fall. In the course of treatment with his ophthalmologist for an occipital lobe concussion and spots in his vision, the doctor ordered hyperbaric oxygen therapy (exposure to pure oxygen while in a casket-like tank) and
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September 26, 2024
Congratulations to Civil Litigation Managing Partner, Hayley Lewis Folmar, for a recent Summary Judgment on a Georgia exclusive remedy exception case.
In this case, the Georgia State Court agreed with the Defendant; Plaintiff did not qualify for an exception to the exclusive remedy of workers’
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September 3, 2024
McConnaughhay, Coonrod Partner Laura Buck was successful in defending ongoing benefits following MMI.
This case involved a truck driver who was involved in a work-related motor vehicle accident that was categorized as minor. The Claimant sought medical care for cervical and low back strains, and
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August 15, 2024
McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Weaver & Stern, P.A. is pleased to announce that Lily Davis has joined the firm as an associate in our Tallahassee Office.
She is a 2020 graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law where she received her J.D. degree and a 2002 graduate
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August 15, 2024
McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Weaver & Stern, P.A. is pleased to announce the selection of two firm partners as 2025 Best Lawyers. James N. McConnaughhay and R. Stephen Coonrod were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Workers
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August 8, 2024
McConnaughhay Coonrod Partner Suzanne Gutierrez was successful in defending compensation on a pre-existing condition. Here’s a brief overview of the case:
The issues pending were compensability of the Claimant’s lumbar condition and need for surgery as well as compensability of his cervical
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July 18, 2024
Here’s where you can find our attorneys:
Tuesday, August 20th
Obstacles to Settlement – Moderated by Taysha Carmody.
Wednesday, August 21st
Health Care Provider Fraud: From Overutilization to Unscrupulous Billing Practices – Includes Ralph Douglas as a panelist.
Monday, August
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