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It is against the law to drive without insurance in Georgia. Unfortunately, this is a common habit practiced by hundreds of negligent drivers in the state. Many drivers knowingly don’t purchase insurance, while others might not realize when their policies lapse. Either way, if you get hit by an uninsured driver in Georgia, the lack of insurance can complicate your…
If you suffer an injury or illness on the job in Georgia, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits to help you pay for your related losses. A workers’ comp settlement can offer lost wage replacement, medical bill payment, disability pay, death benefits and other forms of financial compensation for injured workers. As the recipient of a workers’ compensation settlement…
No, you do not have to go back to work after your workers’ compensation benefits end. No law in Georgia requires you to return to work at the conclusion of your benefits period. It is up to you whether or not to continue working based on your physical fitness, financial status, personal goals and the extent of your injuries. You…
On November 22, 2020, a driver ran a red light in Atlanta, Georgia, and slammed into a car, killing a 25-year-old, and injuring several others. The driver had taken a combination of drugs and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12 – way above the legal limit of 0.08. On December 13, 2020, a driver caused a four-car crash that…
If you get injured in an accident, you may be faced with mounting medical bills and expensive property repair costs. It is normal to wonder about the worth of your claim as an injured victim. Obtaining an estimate of your personal injury claim’s value could give you greater peace of mind about your financial future. As the answer to this…
Occupational injuries and illnesses are relatively common in Georgia. If you get injured while performing job-related tasks, there may be multiple outlets available to make a financial recovery for your lost wages and other expenses. Whether or not you are eligible for full replacement pay if you’re injured at work will depend on the facts of your case. Workers’ Compensation…
An injury at work can unexpectedly change your life and cast your future into uncertainty. Georgia, like most states, requires all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This type of insurance helps injured workers pay the bills related to an occupational injury or illness to minimize the interruption to their lives. It is important to know what to do if…
Workers’ compensation is an important insurance system that allows workers in Georgia to obtain financial compensation for the expenses related to their occupational injuries and illnesses. A workers’ comp settlement can pay for related medical bills, lost wages and more to help a worker move forward from a workplace accident. The value of your case will depend on many different…
Two Types of Benefits That an Injured Worker Receives Unless a workers’ compensation claim is categorized as catastrophic by the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Board (SBWC), there are only two types of benefits that an injured worker receives. Medical care for the injury caused by the accident, and Weekly disability benefits that fall into 3 categories: Temporary Total Disability Benefits, Temporary…
A workers’ compensation claim in Georgia can repay you for the medical bills and lost wages you suffered due to an occupational illness or injury. There are steps and legal processes you will have to go through, however, before obtaining workers’ comp benefits. One of these steps may be a workers’ compensation deposition. Although a deposition sounds daunting, it doesn’t…