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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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 $$(‘div.d1032′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Recent Court of Appeals Decision on Workers’ Compensation
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently reversed a decision rendered by the Superior Court of Lowndes County on the issue of appellate jurisdiction. The case at bar was Strickland v. Crossmark, Georgia Court of Appeals, A09A0491 (06/26/09). In this case, the claimant was an employee at Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d967′).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 $$(‘div.d938′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Payment of Weekly Benefits by Electronic Transfer
A claimant may receive weekly income benefits, when an insurer voluntarily commences payment of benefits or when the Board orders payment benefits. Due to the financial pressures many claimants experience when they are unable to work Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d464′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Reporting the workers’ compensation injury
Being injured on the job can be embarrassing and some workers fail to report their injuries until the condition is much worse. While this is understandable, the workers’ compensation law provides that the injured worker must report their accident to his or her supervisor as soon as possible and within 30 days after the accident. [...]
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 [...]
What is the value of my workers’ compensation case?
A common question that the Atlanta attorneys of the Ramos Law Firm are asked is “how much is my case worth?” While there is no amount of money that could fully compensate an injured worker for the pain and heartache she experiences, the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act provides a framework to consider. First, it is important to [...]
Can I receive disability benefits and workers compensation benefits at the same time?
No, pursuant to Board Rule 200 (c), “an injured employee who receives regular wages during disability shall not be entitled to weekly benefits for the same period.” Assuming that an employee has a wage-continuation plan or sick leave policy, the employer should offer the employee the choice to receive either Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d796′).each( [...]
