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
“Temp agencies and staffing agencies” employ more and more people. Many businesses simply do not hire employees directly anymore. Instead, businesses often require an employee
Georgia workers’ compensation law is complicated. Many people call our firm with questions. We are always happy to talk to people and answer those questions.
You were injured at work. You’ve seen the doctor and received some medical treatment. You missed some time from work and the insurance company paid
Many people ask whether you can draw unemployment benefits while you have an ongoing workers’ compensation case. The short answer to that question is, “It
Jason Perkins recently spoke at a Georgia workers’ compensation seminar held at the State Bar of Georgia. The seminar focused on alternative dispute resolution in
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