On June 24, 2010 Bryan Ramos will be a guest lecturer at Clayton State University. He will be teaching a class on Georgia Workers’ Compensation at 7:00 pm. See the links below for the class material. This information will be available on our site indefinitely by searching “Clayton State”. Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1168′).each( function(e) [...]
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Workers’ Compensation statistics
In 2008, The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that almost 3.7 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses occurred on the job throughout the United States. In Georgia, the State Board of Workers’ Compensation cited that over 35,550 weekly Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1162′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
What benefits am I entitled to if my employer reduces my work hours and pay because of my workers’ compensation injury?
When an employer reduces the injured employee’s hours or pay because of her workers’ compensation accident, the employer may be required to pay a portion of the difference between the average weekly wage before the accident and the average weekly wage after the accident. The difference in these wages would be taken at a 2/3 [...]
Update on the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation
There will soon be a few changes to the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Carolyn Hall, the current chairperson of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, will be stepping down. It is widely suspected Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1068′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
What does “normal”, “full”, or “regular” duty really mean in my GA Workers’ Compensation claim?
In the world of workers’ compensation, the terms “normal duty”, “full duy”, or “regular duty” work release has a significant effect on a work comp claim. Essentially, the normal duty release allows the employer to unilaterally suspend income benefits. In some cases, this regular duty release may give Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1035′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Understanding Your Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claim
When an employee files a workers’ compensation claim in Georgia, the process may become confusing, frustrating, and costly. Generally, the injured worker wants immediate medical care and income benefits because he or she got hurt on the job. The insurance company, on the other hand Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1032′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
What can I expect from the medical treatment workers’ comp provides me?
When an employee is injured on the job, he or she is either rushed to the hospital in severe cases or instructed to treat with “Concentra” or “Urgent Care.” These places are industrial clinics that focus in minor occupational accidents. If the injury requires more specialized care Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d962′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) [...]
My doctor considers my injuries disabling, another doctor does not, who has the final say?
In many situations, an employer and an employee will present conflicting testimony and evidence. For example, an employee’s treating physician might classify an employee’s injury as disabling and catastrophic. The employee will never to be able to work again. While a doctor for Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d802′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
How Will I Receive Medical Treatment if My Workers’ Comp Claim is Controverted?
When the Employer/Insurer “controverts” or determines a workers’ compensation claim is not compensable, the Employer/Insurer will not pay for the injured Employee’s medical treatment. Consequently, the injured Employee will be responsible for finding a physician to treat with and for payment of his or her medical bills. This determination does not Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d860′).each( [...]
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}) });
