What happens when an employee is hurt on the job, comes back, but then goes back out because of the work injury? The problem that presents is itself is whether the reason for the disability is a “change of condition” of the previous injury or a...
Generally, no compensation is allowed for an injury or death due to an employee’s “willful misconduct.” O.C.G.A. §34-9-17.  Moreover, if the injury or death of the employee is due to alcohol intoxication or being under the influence of marijuana or...
Generally, an employee has the right to one independent medical examination with a physician of the injured worker’s choosing. The doctor must be in Georgia or within 50 miles of the injured worker’s residence. This second opinion or independent medical...
Recently, I had a Piedmont Hospital employee ask me how most clients “mess up” their workers’ compensation case. After some thought, I advised her that the most common issue clients have is not accurately or comprehensively reporting the accident...
