A common question that the Atlanta attorneys of the Ramos Law Firm are asked is “how much is my case worth?” While there is no amount of money that could fully compensate an injured worker for the pain and heartache she experiences, the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act provides a framework to consider. First, it is important to [...]
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When is the Right Time to Settle My Workers’ Comp Case?
In our Georgia workers’ compensation practice, injured workers often ask, “when is the right time to settle my workers’ compensation claim?” As the workers’ compensation scheme pays for medical treatment, it is often recommended that you Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d631′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
If I settle my Workers’ Compensation Claim, am I still entitled to my pension and retirement benefits?
When an employee settles his or her workers’ compensation claim, the Employer/Insurer usually requires the employee voluntarily resign. At the settlement, many employees become concerned about their pension and/or retirement benefits, such as flight privileges, monetary bonuses, health insurance coverage, disability insurance coverage and numerous other perks. Often times Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d437′).each( function(e) [...]
My workers’ comp stipulation was approved, when should I expect a check?
Once a stipulation agreement is approved by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, the employer generally has 20 days to make the payment. The question arises, then – if a payment is mailed, when does it have to be mailed to be considered timely? Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d300′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Consideration Before Settlement
As we have discussed on our blog site on numerous occasions, the Workers’ Compensation Act provides somewhat limited remedies for people who have been injured at work. The limited nature of the remedy leads to what are sometimes surprisingly low settlement offers. Based upon these low offers, the injured worker should probably take several things [...]
What is ADR and how does it help?
Recently, the Daily Report sat down with some alternative dispute resolution [ADR] experts to discuss how ADR can reduce the costs of litigation. There are three principal types of ADR that are commonly used. Mediations are commonly used for Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d629′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Preparing for Mediation
Meditation is an informal means to try to resolve a claim quickly without the need for Court intervention. If both parties approach mediation in good faith, a resolution can often be reached. While informal, Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d204′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Workers’ Compensation Settlement and Medicare Set-Asides
Developing a Medicare Set-Aside makes it easy for insurers to consider Medicare’s interests during workers’ compensation negotiations. Federal law requires that employers, group health plans, and insurance companies, consider the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) interests during the settlement of workers’ compensation claims. There are several ways the parties may consider CMS’s interests [...]
The SCHIP Extension Act – Changing How Insurers Do Business
Workers’ compensation insurers will have to change the way they do business, starting July 1, 2009. On this date, the SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 will take effect, forcing Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d175′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Benefits of Settling a Claim when the SITF is Involved…
Settlement may occur prior to OR following SITF acceptance of a claim. In the case where a claim is settled prior to SITF acceptance, SITF does not consider itself a party to the agreement and is not subject to its provisions. When settlement negotiations are initiated during the evaluation process, SITF must be notified by [...]
