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 [...]
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 $$(‘div.d1139′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
An increase in housing construction may lead to an increase in Workers’ Compensation claims
The Washington Post recently reported that housing construction posted a better-than-expected increase in January. This activity is the highest level in six months. This slump has been the worst in decades. However, this gain provides Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1122′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Pilgrim’s Pride Leaves Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The chicken processing company, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late December 2009. The company is a Texas based corporation that has many plants in Georgia. This company spent Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1114′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
What does “normal”, “full”, or “regular” duty really mean in my GA Workers’ Compensation claim?
In the world of workers’ compensation, the terms “normal duty”, “full duy”, or “regular duty” work release has a significant effect on a work comp claim. Essentially, the normal duty release allows the employer to unilaterally suspend income benefits. In some cases, this regular duty release may give Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1035′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
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 $$(‘div.d962′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) [...]
Workers’ Compensation In the Latino or Hispanic Community
The Latino or Hispanic worker who is injured on the job may present unique issues not generally found in an ordinary Georgia workers’ compensation case. For example, the Latino or Hispanic worker may not speak English. In these cases Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d947′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Changes in 2009
Earlier this year we wrote about the proposed changes to the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act. These changes have now taken effect. Following are some of the changes: Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d938′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Required “Notice” under Rule 201(b)
If an Employer/Insurer has controverted a workers’ compensation claim and the claim is later found to compensable, Board Rule 201(b) provides that “the employee is authorized to select one of the physicians who has provided treatment for the work-related injury prior to the acceptance of compensability, and after notice has been given to the employer, [...]
