Worker Doesn't Get Benefits for Brief Period After Accident

A Florida appellate court ruled that an injured hotel housekeeper was not entitled to benefits for a brief period six weeks post-accident during which her work restrictions were lifted. Case: Guerlande v. Delray Beach Fairfield Inn and Suites, No. 1D19-2104, 08/19/2020, published. Facts: Francois Guerlande worked for the Delray Beach Fairfield Inn and Suites as a housekeeper. She suffered an injury to her right wrist while at work in September 2018. Guerlande was seen at urgent care the day after the accident and was diagnosed with a right wrist sprain and contusion. The doctor placed ...