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What is a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA)?

Many people have questions about whether they need to have a Medicare set-aside as part of a workers compensation settlement

A Medicare set-aside (MSA for short) is a mechanism sometimes used in settlement when Medicare might have an interest in your workers’ compensation case.  Generally, funds from settlement create the Medicare-set aside account.  An injured worker then uses those funds after settlement to pay for medical treatment for the work injury. I do not intend […]

Late Workers Compensation Checks

Insurance companies can have to pay late penalties when they do not send workers compensation checks on time

The insurance company has a duty to pay you a workers compensation check when your injury prevents you from working.  Georgia law provides that the insurance company must pay that check on a weekly basis. I can tell you that many insurance companies fail to pay on time.  Some miss weeks.  Others do not mail […]

Talking to the Workers Compensation Doctor

To get good medical treatment, you need to be able to discuss your injury with your workers compensation doctor

If you have suffered an injury at work, you probably want to get the medical treatment you need to recover.  A good doctor will provide you with that treatment.  But workers’ compensation is complicated.  To make sure you get the medical treatment you need, you must talk to the workers’ compensation doctor about your injury. […]

How Technology Affects Manufacturing Jobs?

Some people are concerned that robots will replace people in manufacturing jobs

Manufacturing jobs provides employment to millions of people in the United States each year.  However, that number has dropped significantly in the last 35 years.  In 1980, there were over 19 million manufacturing jobs in the United States.  Currently, there are just over 12 million manufacturing jobs according to the United States Department of Labor. […]

Rotator Cuff Surgery for Shoulder Injuries

People often have questions about what benefits workers' compensation pays for shoulder injuries

Workers’ compensation shoulder injuries often cause significant difficulties.  We use our arms a lot.  I did not realize how much I used my arms until I had a shoulder injury a number of years ago. Shoulder injuries make it difficult to work overhead.  Many people find it difficult to sleep or wash their hair.  Some […]

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Workers Compensation Attorney?

Many people have questions about the cost of hiring a workers' compensation attorney

Many people want to hire a workers’ compensation attorney but have concerns about how much it will cost.  They worry that they will have to pay by the hour to meet with an attorney.  They also worry that they will have to pay up front costs when they hire an attorney. I understand people’s concerns […]

How Dangerous Is Workers Compensation Pain Medication?

Pain medication can help relieve pain, but what risks are associated with it

Injuries cause pain.  Each one of us has experienced this.  Usually, we experience minor injuries and the pain goes away quickly.  The only pain medication we take is ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Unfortunately, many workers’ compensation injuries cause pain that is more severe and lasts longer.  When doctors treat these injuries, they often recommend prescription strength […]

How Long Term Disability Affects Workers Compensation

You need to know how long term disability interacts with workers' compensation benefits

Workers’ compensation covers you when you suffer an injury doing your job.  In Georgia and most other states, workers’ compensation pays you wage loss benefits when your injury causes you to miss work. Sometimes, other forms of insurance may provide you benefits when you suffer an injury at work. If you have short or long […]

Getting Proper Medical Treatment for Neck Injuries

Serious neck injuries often cause people to miss work and need extensive medical treatment

Many people suffer neck injuries at work each year.  While some of these injuries are minor, many injuries can cause you to miss months or longer from work.  Some injuries require extensive medical treatment including surgery and other procedures. If you injure your neck and get medical treatment, the doctor may diagnose you with a […]

Should the Federal Government Oversee Workers’ Compensation Systems?

Technician fall from ladder

According to a ProPublica article, the Department of Labor has mentioned exploring federal oversight of state workers’ compensation systems.  This idea seems to come from the “race to the bottom” as states have cut workers’ compensation benefits for injured workers in an effort to potentially attract businesses. The State of Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Law I […]

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