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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…
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…
You can always change lawyers. If you do not trust your lawyer, do not like your lawyer or just want to, you can fire an attorney. This is true for workers’ compensation claims and every other legal matter. Fees and Possible Problems When You Change Attorneys If you fire your workers’ compensation lawyer, he can claim a fee, but he…
Workers’ compensation benefits can help you pay for your medical bills and make up for lost wages while you take time away from work to recover from your injuries. Most workers assume their jobs are safe while they are away from work on workers’ comp, and that they will not be fired or laid off. Job security, however, is not…
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…
A workers’ compensation claim can reimburse you for the money you lost in medical bills and missed wages. In Georgia, workers’ comp is a no-fault system that does not require you to prove liability for your accident. However, you may still encounter challenges that interfere with your ability to recover. Before attempting to resolve your claim alone, find out how…
Waiting for your workers’ compensation claim to settle and end in a check mailed to you for your family’s needs is not easy. You may be facing considerable financial losses between your medical expenses and lost wages combined. However, all workers’ compensation settlements in Georgia require approval by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. The insurance and approval processes take…
Pre-existing conditions are common among workers in Georgia. Thousands of employees go to work every day with pre-existing back pain, chronic pain, prior concussions or other previously healed injuries. Unfortunately, having a pre-existing condition or injury can lead to a more difficult workers’ compensation insurance process in Georgia. An insurance company will look for any reason to deny a claim,…
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…