4 Reasons You Should Not Wait After an Injury
You have probably heard the expression: “Good things come to those who wait”.  Most of the time, that is good advice. But, when you have been injured or are disabled, waiting is almost never a good idea.  Here are some reasons why you should not wait: Waiting causes you to miss deadlines and lose your […]
Does Workers’ Compensation Pay Pain & Suffering?
I often get asked by clients about getting paid for what they have gone through because of their injuries. In a personal injury case, you can get paid for pain and suffering. Sometimes, you can have a workers’ compensation case and a personal injury case from the same incident. However, most people who are injured […]
Mental Health Condition Discrimination in Georgia
People who suffers from mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have often been treated unfairly. Â In the past, people suffering from these condition were often teased and ridiculed. Fortunately, a better understanding of mental health conditions and how to treat these conditions has allowed our society to work toward […]
Workers’ Compensation Burn Injuries
The American Burn Association estimates that there are approximately 486,000 burn injuries per year that require medical treatment. Â Approximately 40,000 of those require hospitalization. Â Many of these injuries occur at as a result of chemicals, fire, or heat. What should I do if I am burned at work? The Mayo Clinic has some good tips […]
Amputations and Catastrophic Workers’ Compensation Injuries
Georgia workers’ compensation law has two basic designations of injuries: Catastrophic injuries Noncatastrophic injuries Benefits of a catastrophic designation There is a big difference between the benefits available to injured workers depending on which type of injury they have. Â For example, injured workers with noncatastrophic injuries will find that they have a limited period during […]
Concurrent Employment
Many people work more than one job.  Concurrent employment is a workers’ compensation term that describes someone working more than one job. Concurrent employment can affect your workers’ compensation benefits.  Your average weekly wage determines how much you receive in weekly workers’ compensation benefits after a work injury in Georgia. It is important that your average […]
Eleven Things You Should Know About Your Georgia Workers’ Compensation Case
Georgia workers’ compensation law is complicated. Â Many people call our firm with questions. Â We are always happy to talk to people and answer those questions. Â Here are eleven important things that you should know about Georgia’s workers’ compensation law. 1. Â You have the right to pick your doctor Many employers and insurance companies just send […]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in Georgia Workers Compensation Claims
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) can be a confusing and frightening medical diagnosis.  CRPS can develop from relatively minor injuries.  However, when CRPS develops, these relatively minor injuries often become life changing. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome has been known by many names.  Many people still refer to CRPS as “Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy” or “RSD” for short. […]
Idiopathic Injury: What is That?
Idiopathic is a strange word. It means a condition that arises spontaneously from an unknown cause. If you have a workers’ compensation case, you may first hear this word on a Form WC-1, Form WC-3, or a letter from the insurance company.  That document will probably have a statement that the insurance company has denied […]
Statutes of Limitations in Workers’ Compensation Claims
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, you will probably lose your case.  You will lose your claim without even getting a chance to prove it. Under the workers’ compensation law in Georgia, there are at least […]
