Which types of injuries are considered compensable in a Georgiaworkers' compensation case? The short answer is "most, but, unfortunately, not all." For example, if there is an explosion at work, and a worker is killed, the worker's family will probably be entitled to...
Month: December 2017
Defective Roadway Claim Against City Turns on Issue of Notice
In an Atlanta car accident lawsuit, the defendant is not always a negligent motorist whose actions led to a crash. Sometimes, a party who was not even present at the accident scene may be named as a defendant - such as in a product liability lawsuit against the...
Workers’ Compensation Board Orders Employer to Pay Almost Two Years of Temporary Disability Benefits to Georgia Woman
Unfortunately, not every employer fully complies with the duties and responsibilities placed on them by the Georgia workers' compensation laws. Sometimes, an employer may totally deny a claim, while other times the employer may only deny particular benefits sought by...
Surgery Order must be Related to Work Injury in Georgia Workers’ Compensation Cases
When someone is hurt at work, his or her employer (or its workers' compensation insurance carrier) must provide certain medical benefits to the employee. However, this is not a blank check for the injured worker to have any and all medical treatment that he or she...