Should There Be A Workers’ Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment?
The cost of living almost always goes up each year. This increase in the cost of living is measured by the consumer price index (CPI). The CPI measures changes in prices paid by consumers for goods and services. It will tell you whether your money goes as far as it used to go. A review of […]
Do I Need Back Surgery?
Many people dread a doctor mentioning the possibility of back surgery. Unfortunately, serious back injuries happen too often at work. I have represented many clients who suffer from herniated discs, injured facet joints, and fractured vertebra as a result of injuries at work. Many of these clients have had back surgery. Sometimes, that surgery has […]
Why Do We Have Labor Day
Labor Day means the end of summer for many of us. It is a long weekend. If the weather is good, you may spend time at the pool or the lake. You will probably grill out. You may spend some time watching football. Labor Day used to be the time that children started back to […]
My Workers’ Comp Doctor Has Nothing More To Offer Me
You have gotten some medical treatment from a workers’ comp doctor but are still in a lot of pain. The doctor tells you, “You are just going to have to learn to live with pain.” Is that right? Is there nothing you can do? Doctors cannot fix everything. But, that does not mean the workers’ […]
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Workers’ Compensation: Frame of Reference
I listened to an interesting podcast from Invisiblia recently called “Frame of Reference” (it was released on July 8, 2016). It really got me thinking about how what we think is affected by our experiences. I would recommend taking some time and listening to it. As I am writing this, the Presidential race is in full swing. […]
How Much Should I Settle My Workers Compensation Case For?
Most workers’ compensation cases settle. For the insurance company, this means they can close a file. For an injured worker, it means that they generally receive some sort of lump sum payment. The difficult question is how much you should accept to settle a workers’ compensation case. This question is extremely difficult. Before trying to […]
Mind or Body: Caring for our Injured Veterans and Workers
Our law firm represents injured veterans and injured workers. Most veterans receive benefits for their service-connected injuries through VA. Most injured workers receive benefits for their injuries through state workers’ compensation systems. Our nation’s veterans kept us safe. VA is a promise to our veterans for the service they provide. Our nation’s workers are a […]
Don’t Make This Workers’ Compensation Mistake
Changing doctors without knowing all your rights is a common workers’ compensation mistake. Getting good medical treatment is important. The rules about changing doctors can be tricky. You have rights under Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws that help you get good medical treatment. You need to understand those rights before changing doctors. Do I need to […]
Beating Insurance Company Medical Treatment Denials
Probably the most common reason people call me about their workers compensation case is medical treatment denials by the insurance company. These treatment denials come in several forms: An actual denial – “We are denying payment for your surgery.” A partial denial – “We will approve your medical treatment but you have to have it […]
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Eye Injuries
Many people suffer workers’ compensation eye injuries each year. In fact, over 2000 people injure their eyes at work every day. While many of these injuries are minor, some people go partially or completely blind as a result of work-related eye injuries. Understanding the special rules that apply to these types of injuries is important. […]
