Worker Who Maxed Out on Temporary Benefits Failed to Prove He Was PTD

The 1st District Court of Appeal ruled that a worker who remained totally disabled after receiving temporary indemnity benefits for the maximum length of time allotted under Florida law failed to establish his entitlement to an award of permanent total disability benefits. Case: Gomez-Lujano v. Palm Beach Grill, No. 1D15-670, 11/19/2015, published. Facts: Jose Gomez-Lujano suffered a compensable injury on Oct. 31, 2001. His employer, the Palm Beach Grill, provided him with medical care for the injury, 104 weeks’ worth of temporary indemnity benefits and impairment benefits. Gomez...