Perkins Law Talk Blog
What Does a Good Workers Compensation Attorney Cost?
Many people want to hire a workers compensation attorney. But, they have several concerns about hiring an attorney: Will they have enough money? Does the attorney charge by the hour to work on their case? Will they have to pay up front costs when they hire an attorney? I understand people’s concerns that hiring an […]
Returning to Work after a Workers Compensation Neck Injury
What do you do after you get medical treatment for your workers compensation neck injury? Can you go back to work? What if you have problems doing the job? These are good questions, and I get asked them a lot. With good medical treatment, serious workers compensation injuries can get better. But, you do not […]
What Are the Workers Compensation Doctor Rules?
Many people refer to the doctors who provide medical treatment for work injuries as workers compensation doctors. Some people use the term “company doctors”. Georgia law gives injured workers the right to pick their doctor off the employer’s panel of physicians. But, many injured workers get sent directly to a company doctor without getting offered […]
Do I Get a PPD Rating for a Workers Compensation Shoulder Injury?
A doctor may have talked to you about permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits. Or, you may have heard about PPD benefits from a friend. Regardless of how you learned about them, you probably have some questions about how PPD benefits work. This article provides some information about PPD benefits generally but focuses more specifically on […]
Getting Medical Treatment for Workers Compensation Back Injuries
Most people never expect that they would have to deal with a workers compensation back injury. It can be very confusing when you are suddenly in pain and unable to do your job. You may not know what your rights are. You want to make sure that you get good medical treatment to get better. […]
Do I Get a Settlement for My Workers Compensation Knee Injury?
When you injure your knee doing your job, you will probably have a workers compensation case. Most people know something about workers compensation. They may know that it pays for medical treatment and some of their lost wages. Many people also have heard of workers compensation settlements. But, a lot of people do not know […]
Meredith Thompson Admitted to Georgia State Bar
Meredith Thompson was sworn in as an attorney on November 13, 2017 by the Honorable Bill Hamrick at the Carroll County Courthouse. She joined Perkins Studdard, LLC after she obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. Meredith will work on both the Workers’ Compensation and Veterans Disability teams at Perkins […]
How to File for Workers Compensation
Most people have heard of workers compensation. You probably know that it cover you when you suffer an injury at work. But, many people have questions about exactly how it works. Those questions really become important when you suffer an injury at work. You need to file a workers compensation claim. But, how do you […]
Returning to Light Duty Work after Shoulder Surgery
All of us use our arms a lot. You don’t think about it much, but you probably notice it when you injure your shoulder. I did not realize how much difficulty it caused to have a shoulder injury until l hurt my shoulder about 15 years ago. A shoulder injury can make it difficult to […]
Foot and Ankle Permanent Partial Disability Benefits
Most people spend a lot of time on their feet. Most jobs require some amount of standing and walking. Some jobs require you to be on your feet almost constantly. Because of this, serious feet and ankle injuries cause big problems for many people. Often, these injuries occur as a result of falls, motor vehicle […]
Should I Settle My Workers Compensation Neck Injury Case?
Many people have heard about workers compensation settlements. But, they often do not understand exactly what settlement means or how it works. A serious neck injury can affect you for the rest of your life. Some serious neck injuries that often occur at work are herniated discs or spinal fractures. There are other types of […]
What PPD Should I Get for a Back Injury?
Serious back injuries and back surgeries often result in some amount of permanent impairment. Basically, this means that you do not have a full recovery. Permanent impairment could result from limited range of motion. You might not be able to lift as much as you did before. Pain could potentially cause permanent impairment as well. PPD […]
Knee Injury Medical Treatment through Workers Compensation
Knee injuries can be some of the most difficult and frustrating workers’ compensation injuries. They affect your ability to stand, walk, and squat. When you suffer a knee injury, getting good medical treatment is crucial. Serious knee injuries may require surgery and other forms of medical treatment to help you recover. This article will discuss […]
How Back Injuries Cause Problems Returning to Work
Many people experience lingering problems after workers compensation back injuries, even when they get good medical treatment. In a workers compensation case, your treating doctor will likely consider your work status and restrictions at each medical appointment. Ongoing pain and other symptoms from back injuries can make it difficult for you to return to work. […]
Getting Physical Therapy Paid For By Workers Compensation
Physical therapy, or PT for short, is a fairly common treatment ordered by doctors in a number of injury situations. Doctors prescribe physical therapy as medical treatment for many different types of injuries that occur at work. It is one of the most common types of medical treatment in a workers compensation claim. Sometimes, […]
What Is a Catastrophic Rehabilitation Supplier?
In most workers’ compensation cases people never even hear about catastrophic rehabilitation suppliers. They only work in he most serious of workers’ compensation injuries where someone’s injury is designated as ‘catastrophic’. The part of Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation law that covers catastrophic designation is known as O.C.G.A. 34-9-200.1(g). That law discusses six different types of injuries […]
Getting My Workers Compensation MRI Scheduled
Your doctor ordered an MRI to diagnose your injury. But, the workers compensation insurance company has not authorized the MRI. So, you are stuck in limbo because you cannot get better until the doctor can get the test and diagnose your injury. So, what do you? Unfortunately, I hear about these problems much more often […]
Workers Compensation Benefits for Ankle Injuries
Many people suffer ankle injuries doing their job. These injuries occur when you trip or slip on something on the ground. Forklifts and other vehicles can also cause ankle injuries. A lot of people do not realize how difficult it can be to recover from a serious ankle injury. Pain from this type of injury […]
Workers Compensation Benefits for Brain Injuries
Head injuries causes serious and potentially long term consequences. We have seen growing awareness of that with the increased concerns about the effects of repeated head trauma in football and soccer. If you suffer a head injury at work, you need to know how that can affect you and what benefits the workers compensation insurance […]
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
People who develop carpal tunnel syndrome often have difficulty doing their jobs. Repetitive activity with their arms often causes them to have pain and numbness. Some people find it difficult to do fine motor activities with their hands and fingers. Carpal tunnel can also affect your sleep. You may not get good sleep because you […]