Heart attacks (otherwise known as myocardial infarctions) and strokes often happen at work. When they do, people often wonder if their jobs caused or contributed to
When a hearing is scheduled in your Workers’ Compensation case, there is a good chance that your deposition will be scheduled as well. At your
Restrictions from a work injury often limit your ability to do your job. Back and arm injuries prevent you from lifting as much as you
Leg injuries can be some of the most difficult and frustrating workers’ compensation injuries. They affect your ability to stand, walk, and squat. This article
Most people think that Georgia workers’ compensation law covers employees who suffer“work-related” injuries. In other words, if you are doing something at work and suffer
A statute of limitations is dangerous. It is a deadline for filing your claim. If you do not file your claim within the time provided,
The primary purpose of the workers’ compensation system in Georgia is to deliver quick medical treatment and wage loss benefits to injured workers so they
Often, people are not perfectly healthy when they suffer injuries at work. For example, a person who injures his back lifting at work may aggravate
As I have mentioned in previous blog articles, the Georgia workers’ compensation system provides a few ways to get evaluated by a different doctor. You
Many people have questions about workers compensation hearings. Some of the questions that people wonder about are: Are workers compensation hearings like the courtrooms shown
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