May 16, 2008

• Medical Treatment in a Workers' Compensation Case - What You Need to Know

  If you are injured on the job and you are a covered worker under the workers' compensation law, your employer is required to provide you with medical care.  However, as you may suspect, what you consider as reasonable and necessary care may not be the same thing as what your employer and its insurer want to provide. (…)

May 12, 2008

• The Importance of Reporting Your Injury Completely and Thoroughly and Why an Incomplete Report Can Damage Your Case

  One of the issues that I sometimes face arises from my client's initial report of his injury.  When you are hurt on the job, you can help your case greatly by thoroughly and accurately reporting your injury. (…)

December 15, 2007

• Revealing the "Return to Work Trap" in Georgia Workers' Compensation Law

  What is the biggest trap that you can face in your Georgia workers' compensation case?  Without question, issues relating to your return to work after being injured must be handled very carefully. (…)

September 19, 2007

• Can a Hospital Bill Me Directly for Workers' Comp Related Treatment?

  This morning I received a bill in my name for payment due.  I called the establishment to inform them that this is a Worknman"s Comp claim and the employee there told me that it has not been filed with Workman's Comp Insurance Company . (…)

March 1, 2007

• Workers Comp Claims For Wrist Repetitive Motion Injury

  I work at a job where I am using a computer keyboard all day long.  Over the past few months, my right wrist started to hurt and get numb at times.  I reported my injury on November 28, 2006 to the Human Resouces Manager requesting for a keyboard tray from desk. (…)

January 18, 2007

• Should I Return to Work if the Authorized Doctor Releases Me

  Jodi, I am receiving TTD (temporary total disability) benefits and the authorized doctor told me that he is releasing me to return back to light duty work.  Should I report to work immediately? (…)

January 9, 2007

• What Are the Factors Used in Evaluating a Catastrophic Injury Case for Settlement?

  I have been classified Catostrophic by GBWC and am totally disabled. Everyone concerned has no objections. My insurance Co. has said that they may want to settle. (…)

December 28, 2006

• Will Workers' Comp Cover a Knee Replacement Arising from Years of Heavy Labor?

  As I was loading a 400lb. piece of freight on an aircraft, my (L) knee twisted. I was sent to a clinic and evaluated that I might need a knee replacement. (…)

December 20, 2006

• What is Two Year Old Case Worth in Settlement if I Have Returned to Work?

  I was injured in a car accident in Dec. 2004 while on the job. Workers comp accepted responsibility and paid my medical and PT expenses. (…)

November 27, 2006

• Should I Report My Injured Shoulder as a Workers' Compensation Injury?

  Here is a question I received from a gentleman named Leon: Injured shoulder 11/16. Have seen Comp Dr. twice. Mentioned pain and 'popping' in shoulder. (…)

November 13, 2006

• When is My First TTD Check Due from the Insurance Company?

  I injured my ankle back in August. I have missed work, been place on restricted hours. I finally got sent to a specialist this past thursday. I start rehab on Monday. (…)

November 8, 2006

• On the Job Injury Damages Left Arm - Now Right Arm Hurts Due to Overuse. Does Workers Comp Cover the Right Arm?

  I wanted to know if there was anything that could be done to help me. (…)

October 28, 2006

• I Was Terminated After Reporting My Workers Comp Injury - Will That Hurt My Case?

  I was in Savannah, GA. attending a seminar at my employer's request. On Thursday, 9/21/06, I slipped in the bathtub and suffered a spiral fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in my left foot. (…)

October 27, 2006

• Company Doctor Will Not Help Me - Is There Anything I Can Do?

  My question is that, I've been out hurt for a year and 3 monthswith a crushed heel. I've seen 2 workers comp doctors and just saw a independent doctor. (…)

October 26, 2006

• Medicare Set Aside Explained

  North Carolina trial lawyer Chris Nichols has written a very useful description of how the Medicare Set Aside rules work in workers' compensation cases.   He also notes that federal law also permits Medicare to pursue Set Asides in liability cases (although Medicare has not yet done this). (…)

October 25, 2006

• New Job Injury Triggers Related Medical Problems - What is Compensable?

  North Carolina workers' compensation lawyer Dan Deuterman recently wrote about one of his cases, Clark vs. WalMart, that ended up in the North Carolina Supreme Court. (…)

• Will I Get Fired if My Employer Finds Out I Contacted a Workers' Comp Lawyer?

  Do you think they will fire me if they know I have contacted you? I cannot afford to lose this job. I have a wife and 3 children at home. (…)

October 24, 2006

• Employer Does Not Want Me to File My Injury Claim Under Workers' Comp. Is This a Good Idea?

  I would like some info. I was injured on the job last week. Actually I broke my foot while working in the woods. My employer said to present him a bill and he will pay instead of filing workers comp. (…)

October 23, 2006

• My Employer Says That the Company Does Not Have Worker's Comp Coverage - What Should I Do?

  My mom got injured on the job severly and they say she cannot get workmans comp because the place didnt have it. (…)

October 9, 2006

• Am I Covered if I am Injured After Work While Walking to the Parking Lot?

  As a rule, if you are injured traveling to or from work, you are not covered by Georgia workers' compensation. However, there is an exception to this rule. (…)