In the event of a compensable injury that results in the death of an employee, the employer is responsible for burial expenses (not to exceed $7,500). If the Employee has “dependents” who are completely dependent upon the employee’s wages for support at the time of the injury, those dependents are eligible for compensation. This is true whether (more…)
Injured On the Job in Georgia
Workers Injured During Georgia’s Ice Storm
During the first winter snow storm of 2011, the City of Atlanta and the surrounding counties were paralyzed by the resulting ice. While there were generally warnings to stay off the roads, many workers were required to return to work. According to the local news, many workers suffered “slip and fall” injuries (more…)
Workers Compensation Weekly Disability Benefits and Direct Deposit
Generally, if an employee sustains an on-the-job injury resulting in total disability, he or she is entitled to temporary total disability benefits (TTD) under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-261. The calculation of these benefits are determined (more…)
What happens at a Georgia workers’ compensation hearing?
One of the most common questions asked from claimants as we prepare for trial is what happens at the workers’ compensation hearing. We (more…)
Can I have a workers’ compensation case and a personal injury case at the same time?
In some cases, an injury may arise out of and in the course of employment but it was caused by a third party’s actions. In this particular situation, the injured worker will have a workers’ compensation case and potentially a personal injury matter. In most cases (more…)
