Monthly Archives: July 2011
Change of condition; Fictional New Date of Accident
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…
If I had a beer shortly before my work injury, am I barred from receiving workers’ compensation benefits?
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
Does an injured worker have the right to a second opinion or independent medical evaluation?
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…
Messing up my workers’ compensation case
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…
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