69L-3.009. Injuries that Qualify as Grievous Bodily Harm of a Nature that Shocks the Conscience

For purposes of determining the compensability of employment-related posttraumtic stress disorder for first responders and correctional officers, the following injuries qualify as grievous bodily harm of a nature that shocks the conscience:

(1) Decapitation (full or partial),

(2) Degloving,

(3) Enucleation,

(4) Evisceration,

(5) Exposure of one or more of the following internal organs:

(a) Brain,

(b) Heart,

(c) Intestines,

(d) Kidneys,

(e) Liver, or

(f) Lungs

(6) Impalement,

(7) Severance (full or partial), and

(8) Third degree burn on 9% or more of the body.

Rulemaking Authority 112.1815, 112.18155 FS. Law Implemented 112.1815, 112.18155 FS. History–New 6-25-19, Ratified by Laws of Florida Ch. 2019-139, Amended 3-8-23.