Workers’ Compensation

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…

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…

The correct and short answer is no but read further if you want to know why.  To comply with Georgia law, an attorney’s fee contract must include the following provision: No party or any party’s attorney shall enter into a loan or assignment with a third-party creditor which requires repayment from the proceeds of a workers’ compensation claim. A third-party…

When an injured worker hires an attorney for a Georgia workers’ compensation claim, the lawyer is required to file a signed contract with the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC).  The contract is governed by OCGA 34-9-108 and Rule 108 of the SBWC. Every workers’ compensation contract has to include the following required provisions. Rule 108 provides: This contract…

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…

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…

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…