Essentially, settlement translates to a closure of the case. Generally, the Employer/Insurer will pay the injured employee a lump sum of money to relieve them of any past or future liability. The decision to settle a workers’ compensation must be a mutual one. The injured worker and the Employer/Insurer must agree to settle the case. [...]
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Could the insurance company be following me or taking surveillance of me?
The Employer/Insurer may place an injured employee “under surveillance”. In theory, the insurance company uses surveillance to determine the “true” extent and nature of the claimant’s personal activity as it relates to an alleged work injury. If done correctly, this type of evidence may be persuasive to the judge. This evidence must show that the [...]
Change of Condition For The Worse
Generally, a “change in condition for the worse” is defined as a change in the injured employee’s wage earning capacity, physical condition, or status after the original “condition” was established under the law. (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-104) The original condition is usually the establishment of the worker’s weekly benefits or medical status. The injured employee has [...]
Workers’ Compensation statistics
In 2008, The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that almost 3.7 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses occurred on the job throughout the United States. In Georgia, the State Board of Workers’ Compensation cited that over 35,550 weekly Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1162′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Brain Injuries and Financial Assistance for Injured Workers
Closed head injuries occur in workers’ compensation settings every year. The Brain Injury Association of Georgia consists of survivors, family members, professionals and friends who have been impacted Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1146′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Home Depot cutting jobs – 150 in Atlanta; what’s the impact on workers’ comp claims
Image via Wikipedia According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Home Depot will be laying off 1,000 employees including 150 in Atlanta. However, Home Depot is said to be adding 200 jobs in Atlanta in the near future. Many of these jobs will be Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1143′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Hearing loss at work: potential changes to acceptable levels
Citing that nearly 22 million American workers are exposed to hazardous noise on a daily basis and that occupational hearing loss continues to plague industry workers, the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) requested a reduction of the Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1139′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Fuel Tank Company to be headquartered in Gainesville, GA
Yazaki Corporation will create 40 new jobs as it places its North American headquarters in Gainesville, Georgia. This company makes fuel tanks for original manufacturers. The company will occupy a 45,000 square foot building in the Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1127′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
An increase in housing construction may lead to an increase in Workers’ Compensation claims
The Washington Post recently reported that housing construction posted a better-than-expected increase in January. This activity is the highest level in six months. This slump has been the worst in decades. However, this gain provides Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1122′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
What if I am terminated because of my injury?
Many injured workers are terminated because of their work injuries. If this occurs, the law provides relief under the Workers’ Compensation Act. In these cases the employee may be entitled to TTD benefits to help replace his income while he continues his job search. There are certain deadlines to be followed Bookmark It Hide Sites [...]
