Changing doctors without knowing all your rights is a common workers’ compensation mistake. Getting good medical treatment is important. The rules about changing doctors can
Probably the most common reason people call me about their workers compensation case is medical treatment denials by the insurance company. These treatment denials come
Many people suffer workers’ compensation eye injuries each year. In fact, over 2000 people injure their eyes at work every day. While many of these
Approximately 17,000 people suffer spinal cord injuries in the United States each year. These injuries usually require extensive medical treatment. They also have permanent impacts
Technology’s influence on our lives seems to increase more each year. One recent development is the idea of wearable technology that could help prevent accidents.
I have discussed the harshness of the O.C.G.A. 34-9-104 change in condition statute of limitations in previous articles on this blog. The harshness of workers
The Georgia Supreme Court recently decided a case where a family’s dog died as a result of being given the wrong medication while being boarded.
The Georgia legislature made several changes to the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act in 2016. The changes made to the law include small increases to the
Many people who have workers’ compensation injuries may also qualify for FMLA. FMLA stands for the Family Medical Leave Act. Congress passed this law in
Doctors often propose back surgery to treat serious workers’ compensation back injuries. These types of back injuries often result in herniated discs that are diagnosed
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