BENTON, J.
In this workers' compensation case, we reverse the denial of Mark Allen's petition for attorney's fees. Authorizing medical benefits within fourteen days of the filing of a petition for medical benefits only does not preclude an award of attorney's fees under section 440.34(3)(a), Florida Statutes (1997). When a specific request for reasonable and necessary medical care is made, the employer is under an obligation to provide the benefits within a reasonable...
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