Here is a clear list of things not to do when injured on the job in Georgia — mistakes that can cost you real money on your workers’ compensation claim if you don’t know better. The Full List of Things Not to Do When Injured on the Job We hope […]

As a workers’ compensation attorney, unfortunately, I’ve had to help numerous clients recover work-related death benefits after a loved one passed. And, sadly, work-related deaths are increasing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “There were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021, an 8.9-percent increase from […]

If you’re working for multiple employers and get hurt on just one job, figuring out your workers’ comp benefits gets complicated fast — but Georgia law does have an answer. Working for Multiple Employers: How It Affects Your Claim Is a work-related injury keeping you from working for multiple employers? […]

You were injured at work and no longer have a job – can you receive workers’ comp and unemployment in Georgia at the same time? The short answer is probably not. The law is pretty clear that you cannot receive both workers’ comp and unemployment in Georgia (and most other […]

It’s frustrating enough being out of work and in pain because of an injury that happened on the job. Now you’re being told your workers’ comp doctor referral is out of network. Let’s say you were in a car accident not related to work. You go to an in-network doctor for […]

Have you noticed a new vehicle parked outside your home after suffering an injury at work? If so, you are probably under insurance surveillance.  Insurance surveillance is not only real and legal, but it is also common. Companies hire professionals to perform insurance surveillance to protect themselves against fraudulent insurance claims. The […]

You were hurt at work, and now the workers’ compensation insurance company is pushing you to settle. Should you settle a workers’ comp claim? If you’re feeling the pressure to settle, the last thing you want to do is make an uninformed, rushed decision.  Read on to see if now […]

If you’ve been injured on the job, one of the first decisions you must make is where to seek medical attention: emergency room, urgent care, or your primary care doctor. No matter what the injury is, one thing is clear – you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. […]

Has your workers’ comp doctor sent you back to work too soon, or are you worried they will?  This happens to more workers than you might expect. If your workers’ comp doctor sent you back to work too soon, you run the risk of reinjuring yourself or suffering a new, […]

If you have suffered an injury on the job in Georgia, you may be approached by the insurance company about a potential workers’ comp settlement. It’s fairly common for insurance companies to offer workers’ comp settlements to injured workers. This can seem appealing because you receive compensation quickly and can […]