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Settlement of a workers’ compensation usually takes place through a mediation. Mediations became a popular way to settle not only workers’ compensation claims, but also other injury claims. Here is how it works. How Does Workers’ Compensation Settlement Mediation Work? You and the insurance company either agree to use the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Board (SBWC) or a private mediator to…
A personal injury can lead to expensive medical care and lost wages from missed time at work. It is normal to want your personal injury case to settle as quickly as possible so that your family can receive the money it needs to move forward. Rushing into a fast settlement, however, may not be in your best interests. Settlement: Several…
It is important to seek medical attention immediately after a workplace accident for your own wellbeing. With only a few exceptions, you are eligible to recover financial benefits for the money you or your health insurance company spends in medical care related to an occupational injury or illness. Medical care is a key part of any workers’ compensation case in…
If you get injured in an accident at work, you could receive financial benefits for your related medical expenses, lost earnings and disability through a workers’ compensation claim. These are no-fault benefits that are available to all workers of businesses in Georgia with at least three employees. Although workers often wonder if their injury settlements are taxable, the answer is…
The COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic has altered things for millions of workers around the world. Many companies have switched to remote workers who perform their jobs from home to promote social distancing. An increase in remote work options has led to more workers asking whether workers’ compensation covers their injuries while working from home. The answer depends on the specific circumstances of…
Workers’ compensation is a type of benefits program that pays workers for the injuries and related costs they suffer while performing job-related tasks. It is not necessary to prove fault to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia. However, these types of cases can get confusing when there are questions about what constitutes a job-related task. If you get hurt…
If you get injured by someone else’s negligence, you deserve financial compensation for all of your past and future losses. This means not only your medical bills and property repairs, but also any wages lost due to your accident and injuries. The total loss in income over your lifetime for a debilitating injury could equal hundreds of thousands of dollars…
In Georgia, state law allows injured accident victims to seek financial compensation not only for their physical and financial losses, but for emotional distress as well. Accidents often cause a great deal of emotional, mental and psychological anguish. If you were injured in a traumatic incident, such as a car accident or dog attack, find out how to prove emotional…
If you were in a car accident that resulted in bodily injuries, property damage or both, the party at fault for causing the collision will be financially responsible. In Georgia, a fault-based insurance system holds the driver who caused the collision liable for damages. After you file an insurance claim against an at-fault driver, the insurance company will conduct an…
Making prompt and accurate diagnoses are two of the many responsibilities a doctor has to his or her patients. While medical standards do not require doctors to be correct with their diagnoses every single time, they do require a certain degree of care and prudence in the diagnostic procedure. If a physician negligently falls short of the standards of care,…