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Heart Attack- Strokes and Work Related Injuries- Are they covered by Georgia Workers’ Compensation?

Did you suffer a heart attack or stroke at work? If so, you may…
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Georgia Court of Appeals says, A Third Party Insurer Must Pay Damages Not Covered by Workers’ Compensation

The Georgia Court of Appeals agreed with a trial judge that the…
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Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claims and Surveillance

It is not uncommon for someone receiving workers’ compensations…
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Repetitive Stress Injury Claims are Compensable under Georgia Workers’ Compensation

The term Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is used to describe pain…
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Am I entitled to a Jury Trial?

In a workers’ compensation claim, an injured worker is not…
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Who is Entitled to Benefits Under Georgia Workers’ Compensation?

In Georgia, an employee who is hurt while at work is entitled…
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2015 Changes to Georgia Workers’ Compensation

Under House Bill 412 signed into law by Governor Deal – there…
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What if my employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance?

With some exceptions, employers with at least 3 employees are…
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How Much is My Injury Worth?

In a recent article titled “How Much Is Your Arm Worth? Depends…
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ARAWC Works to Gut Workers’ Compensation Benefits

The ARAWC (Association for Responsible Alternatives to Workers’…
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Many Experience Fallout of Workers’ Comp “Reforms”

In a recent article published by the NPR News Investigations…
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What does it mean if my doctor says I am malingering?

Malingering, in the context of workers’ compensation, means…