Worker Shouldn't Have Been Denied Benefits for Psych Injury After MMI

A Florida appellate court ruled that a worker should not have been denied temporary indemnity benefits for a mental injury even though more than six months had elapsed since she reached maximum medical improvement for a physical injury. Case: Jones v. State of Florida, No. 1D20-1741, 07/29/2021, published. Facts: Le’tavia Jones worked for the state Department of Corrections. An inmate attacked her, placing her in a chokehold and causing neck and throat injuries. Jones reached maximum medical improvement about two weeks later and received a 0% permanent impairment rating. Meanwhil...