You may receive temporary total and permanent partial disability benefits after a work injury. Many people receive both of these benefits. Unfortunately, insurance companies do
Many states have legalized medical marijuana in recent years. Procon.org reports that over half of U.S. states have legalized marijuana for medical use to some
Severe hip injuries cause excruciating pain. They affect your ability to do just about anything including standing, sitting, and walking. The pain from these injuries
Many people ask me good questions about workers compensation settlements. Some of the common questions people ask me include the following: How long does it
Uber and Lyft have grown into billion dollar companies in a relatively short time. Uber employs over 1 million drivers, and Lyft has over 100,000. Some
The Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals make workers compensation decisions every year. Most of these decisions do two important things: They decide
Many employer have safety rules they require employers to follow. Sometimes, the employer has a manual that spells out the rules. Other times, your employer
You have thought about hiring a workers compensation attorney. But, how do you decide who you should hire? You want to make sure the workers
Authorized treating physician is a legal term for your primary doctor in a Georgia workers compensation case. Your authorized treating physician has special privileges in
Georgia workers compensation settlements require approval. This means that you and the insurance company cannot just agree to settle your case. For a settlement to
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