Democrats on key House and Senate committees are urging the Labor Department to look into and respond to changes in workers’ compensation laws that have shown a pattern of reducing the protections and benefits of injured workers over the last ten years. According to an article published by NPR/ProPublica, 33 states have cut workers’ compensation […]
Following a recent investigation by ProPublica and National Public Radio, it has been reported that one of the largest meat processors in the world, Tyson Foods, has taken great lengths to reduce their obligations to the injured worker. Since workers’ compensation is not overseen by the Federal government, each state mandates its own insurance programs. Big corporations, […]
We are proud to announce that Laura Lanzisera has been selected to the 2016 Georgia SuperLawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent (5%) of attorneys in Georgia. Congratulations to Laura and her commitment to helping Georgia injured workers.
We would like to introduce you to the newest member of our team, Jill Espinoza. Jill moved to Georgia just over a year ago from Florida where she worked for 18 years as a legal assistant in workers’ compensation. Jill is fluent in English and Spanish and will be working closely with our Spanish-speaking clients […]
Approximately 20% of the population smokes. Even though everyone knows smoking is bad for their health, quitting is HARD. But did you know that smoking can actually affect the healing process? It’s true. Smoking can slow the healing process, increase the risk of wound problems and infection and research has even shown that smokers tend […]
Recent Legislative Changes to Workers’ Compensation in Georgia. For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2016, both the maximum temporary total and the maximum temporary partial disability benefit rates have been increased. The maximum TTD benefit rate is now $575.00 per week. The maximum TPD benefit rate is now $383.00. Contact the Law Offices […]
Have you ever had the feeling that someone is watching you? You may sense that someone is following you as you are out running errands or working in the yard but that is not the only place that they can be “watching”. In today’s age of computers and smart phones, everyone is constantly updating their […]
You were injured at work and it was not your fault. You may be wondering if payment of workers’ comp benefits is the only benefit that you are entitled to. Although most often, your only claim for a work related injury is a workers’ comp claim against your employer/insurer, in some instances there is a third […]
If you have suffered a work related injury, you may have received a letter from the insurance company that a medical procedure and/or treatment recommended by your workers’ compensation doctor has been been sent to their “UR” Department for review. You may be asking what is “UR”? UR or Utilization Review is when the insurance company […]
How many times have you gone to the doctor and he/she has recommended treatment only to find that treatment is delayed by the insurance company? It could be anything from physical therapy to surgery but now you have to wait for the doctor to get authorization or approval. Sometimes the authorization comes quickly, but what if it doesn’t? […]
Attorneys and providers in Georgia will be watching to see what happens in a lawsuit recently filed in the California alleging that One Call is running an illegal referral scheme. One Call and its subsidiary Align Networks have been accused of illegal, unfair and deceptive or fraudulent business acts. Allegations in the complaint have alleged […]
Did you suffer a heart attack or stroke at work? If so, you may be wondering if you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits including medical treatment and weekly income benefits. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question. The answer lies in the specifics facts to your accident. We would need to review […]