During the first winter snow storm of 2011, the City of Atlanta and the surrounding counties were paralyzed by the resulting ice. While there were generally warnings to stay off the roads, many workers were required to return to work. According to the local news, many workers suffered “slip and fall” injuries (more…)
Workers’ Compensation Act
AIG agrees to pay $100 Million fine for violation of workers’ comp regulations
The American Insurance Group Inc. has agreed to pay more than $100 million in fines and other penalties to resolve claims that the insurer violated workers’ compensation regulations. It agreed to pay about $46.5 million in (more…)
What happens at a Georgia workers’ compensation hearing?
One of the most common questions asked from claimants as we prepare for trial is what happens at the workers’ compensation hearing. We (more…)
Change of Condition For The Worse
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 the burden of demonstrating that change has occurred. To do this (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)
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. There is (more…)
