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Understanding Your Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claim

Sep 2nd, 2009
by Bryan Ramos.
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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 (more…)

Is there a statute of limitations for filing a workers comp claim?

Dec 12th, 2008
by Bryan Ramos.
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An injured worker must give the employer notice within 30 days of the accident. O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80. Actual notice or written notice is also sufficient.

Additionally, the injured worker has one (1) year from the date of injury or last remedial medical treatment to file his or her notice of claim with the State Board. O.C.G.A. §34-9-81. Notice must be provided with the WC-14 filing. (more…)