Strokes are covered by Georgia workers’ compensation law, but there are special requirements for proving strokes are work related. The 2015 Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia workers’ compensation law covers aggravations of preexisting conditions as work injuries. These injuries are covered until the aggravation injury “resolves”. A 2015 Georgia Court
Georgia workers’ compensation law changes almost every year. Sometimes, the changes are minor. Other times, the changes are much more significant. We believe it is
Recent reporting by NPR and ProPublica has brought national attention to how workers’ compensation systems treat injured workers. These reports have put many insurance companies
Physical therapy is a common treatment after an injury at work. Whether you injure your back, neck, arm, or leg, your treating physician will often
Sometimes, our workers compensation clients ask us if they have to have the surgery recommended by their treating doctor. The answer is “No”. Luckily, no
Functional capacity evaluations are often used to determine an injured person’s ability to work. In a workers’ compensation case, these tests are often ordered by
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a report discussing the state of workers’ compensation systems and the effects of workers compensation laws
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently decided a statute of limitations case involving an injured worker who needed knee replacement surgery. Unfortunately, the Court concluded
When they are healthy and working, most people do not worry about workers’ compensation laws. Most people know that workers’ compensation (or workers comp) would
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