Generally, a “change in condition for the worse” is defined as a change in the injured employee’s wage earning capacity, physical condition, or status after the original “condition” was established under the law. (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-104) The original condition is usually the establishment of the worker’s weekly benefits or medical status. The injured employee has [...]
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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 $$(‘div.d1114′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
What benefits am I entitled to if my employer reduces my work hours and pay because of my workers’ compensation injury?
When an employer reduces the injured employee’s hours or pay because of her workers’ compensation accident, the employer may be required to pay a portion of the difference between the average weekly wage before the accident and the average weekly wage after the accident. The difference in these wages would be taken at a 2/3 [...]
How often can I see the workers’ compensation doctor?
When an injury on the job occurs, the Employer and their insurance carrier are responsible for furnishing medical treatment to the hurt employee. However, the Employer and insurance carrier will generally have a Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1042′).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 $$(‘div.d1035′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Georgia’s Injured Employees and Workers’ Compensation
Generally, when an employee is injured in Atlanta or any other city in Georgia, the employee may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are primarily made up of medical treatment as it relates to the work injury and income benefits to a certain point. In most cases, the Employer may Bookmark It Hide [...]
Technology Helps Law Firms Lower Cost
In today’s world everyone is looking for ways to save money. This holds true for both the Ramos Law Firm and the injured workers we help. One way we are helping our clients save money is through the use of technology. The Ramos Law Firm was Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d951′).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 $$(‘div.d802′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
State Employees are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits
It is not surprising that the largest employer of Georgia workers is the State of Georgia itself. The State of Georgia has dozens of agencies from the State Accounting Office to the Department of Transportation. Under the workers’ compensation code, state workers are included as eligible employees for benefits should they be injured on the [...]
How Will I Receive Medical Treatment if My Workers’ Comp Claim is Controverted?
When the Employer/Insurer “controverts” or determines a workers’ compensation claim is not compensable, the Employer/Insurer will not pay for the injured Employee’s medical treatment. Consequently, the injured Employee will be responsible for finding a physician to treat with and for payment of his or her medical bills. This determination does not Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d860′).each( [...]
