How Shoulder Injuries Cause Problems Returning to Work
All of us use our arms a lot. You don’t think about how much you use them, but you really notice it after you injure your shoulder. A shoulder injury can make it difficult to do routine activities. I did not realize how much difficulty having a shoulder injury caused until l hurt my shoulder […]
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 […]
Can Workers Compensation Deny My Medical Treatment?
I talk to many people who have suffered injuries at work.  Many people who call me have had problems getting the workers compensation medical treatment they need. Often, the workers compensation insurance company has denied some or all of the medical treatment that has been ordered by their doctor. This is very frustrating because these […]
Is Hip Replacement Covered By Workers Compensation?
Severe hip injuries cause excruciating pain.  They affect your ability to do just about anything including standing, sitting, and walking. The pain from these injuries can make it difficult to get comfortable and enjoy any sort of activity. Many people cannot work because of their limitations from serious hip injuries. In recent years, hip replacement […]
Do Workers Compensation Injuries Cause Herniated Discs?
Workers’ compensation back and neck injuries often cause herniated discs. Â Many people have difficulty getting medical treatment or other workers compensation benefits for these injuries. This article provides information about a few different workers compensation issues for herniated discs: Common reasons workers compensation insurance companies deny claims for herniated discs Common medical treatments covered by […]
Rotator Cuff Surgery for Shoulder Injuries
Workers’ compensation shoulder injuries often cause significant difficulties. Â We use our arms a lot. Â I did not realize how much I used my arms until I had a shoulder injury a number of years ago. Shoulder injuries make it difficult to work overhead. Â Many people find it difficult to sleep or wash their hair. Â Some […]
Workers Compensation Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee injuries at work can cause many difficulties. These injuries often affect your ability to stand, walk, squat, climb, and lift. The restrictions from a serious knee injury may prevent you from doing your job and keep you out of work. After evaluating your knee injury, your doctor may recommend surgery.  Sometimes, this surgery may […]
Low Back Injuries at Work in Georgia
This is the first in a series of blog articles about some of the most common types of workers’ compensation injuries in Georgia. At the beginning, it is important to state that this series will not comprehensively cover every type of work injury. However, it will attempt to provide some valuable information and direction regarding […]
Timing of Settlement in a Georgia Workers’ Compensation Case?
Our first two blogs post in this series on settlement of your Georgia Workers’ Compensation case discussed what settlement is and some factors that you should consider when deciding what amount to accept in settlement, if you decide to settle your case. This blog post will discuss when it is a good time to consider […]
