A claimant may pursue authorization of medical care because pending fees and costs issues tolled the one-year statute of limitations, Florida's 1st District Court of Appeal ruled. Case: Black v. Tomoka State Park, No. 1D12-3386, 2/5/13, published.Facts: Scott Black, a park ranger for Tomoka State Park, was lifting a heavy box onto a top shelf when he felt pain on the left side of his neck on May 19, 2005. Black filed a worker's compensation claim for a neck injury in 2005. In February 2011, Black filed a petition for benefits seeking authorization for care and treatment with Dr. Scott ...
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