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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Brain Injuries and Financial Assistance for Injured Workers
Closed head injuries occur in workers’ compensation settings every year. The Brain Injury Association of Georgia consists of survivors, family members, professionals and friends who have been impacted Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1146′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Home Depot cutting jobs – 150 in Atlanta; what’s the impact on workers’ comp claims
Image via Wikipedia According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Home Depot will be laying off 1,000 employees including 150 in Atlanta. However, Home Depot is said to be adding 200 jobs in Atlanta in the near future. Many of these jobs will be Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1143′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
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}) });
What if I am terminated because of my injury?
Many injured workers are terminated because of their work injuries. If this occurs, the law provides relief under the Workers’ Compensation Act. In these cases the employee may be entitled to TTD benefits to help replace his income while he continues his job search. There are certain deadlines to be followed Bookmark It Hide Sites [...]
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 $$(‘div.d1032′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Raising the Minimum Wage and its impact on Georgia Worker’s Compensation Claims
Today, many Georgia workers received a raise in pay. The Georgia minimum wage was raised from $6.55 to 7.25 per hour. While there is a debate about whether this could prolong the recession, there will also be an impact on workers’ compensation claims. The first and most obvious will be the affect on Bookmark It [...]
My doctor considers my injuries disabling, another doctor does not, who has the final say?
In many situations, an employer and an employee will present conflicting testimony and evidence. For example, an employee’s treating physician might classify an employee’s injury as disabling and catastrophic. The employee will never to be able to work again. While a doctor for Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d802′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Payment of Weekly Benefits by Electronic Transfer
A claimant may receive weekly income benefits, when an insurer voluntarily commences payment of benefits or when the Board orders payment benefits. Due to the financial pressures many claimants experience when they are unable to work Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d464′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
