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Employers not subject to the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act

Certain employers are not subject to the act. First, to be subject…
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Death Benefits

If death results from a work accident, the Employer/Insurer may…
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Attorney Fees

Unlike a typical personal injury claim, attorney fees are capped…
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Acts of God

A fellow attorney recently asked me whether his client, the decedent…
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Different Types of Disability Benefits under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act

There are three types of disability benefits under the…
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What to bring when you first come to see me regarding your Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claim

Often, clients ask what they need to bring during their first…
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What to bring when you first come to see me regarding your Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claim

Often, clients ask what they need to bring during their first…
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Emergency Treatment for Georgia Workers’ Compensation Employees

Under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Statute, if the injured…
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Is your Workers’ Compensation Medical Panel Valid?

One of the most important aspects of any workers’ compensation…
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You are entitled to mileage reimbursement for medical, pharmacy and physical therapy visits under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act.

“Medical Expenses shall include but are not limited to the…
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Jurisdiction as to Out-of-State Accidents

Often, the question arises as to whether an out-of-state accident…
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How does the Insurance Company Determine your Weekly Benefit Rate?

This is controlled by the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Statute.…
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Permanent Partial Disability Benefits

As an  injured worker, you are not only entitled to weekly disability…
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Is your out-of-state work accident covered under Georgia Workers’ Compensation?

Under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act, there are three…
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Are you entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for injuries coming to/from work?

It depends. Generally, injuries or accidents occurring while…
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