Workers’ Compensation benefits are a way that bridges the gap between disability and returning to work. However, in some instances these payments may not be enough to care for the needs of someone who has a long term injury. In these cases, Social Security...
A friend recently asked me if an employee who suffers a stroke could receive workers’ compensation benefits if the stroke happened outside of work. My first instinct was to answer the question with a resounding no. After all, how could any one prove that an...
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Will you be covered by worker’s compensation law? This is the first thing that must be established to ensure that the tragedy you have been into can be compensated and you won’t be spending more for a no hope case. This infographic will reveal some methods and...
If you have sustained an occupational injury, you may be wondering if you are eligible for benefits and, if so, which ones. Here are some frequently asked questions about cash awards for workers’ compensation cases. Q: If I am out of work for an injury that occurred...
They say the only two sure things in life are death and taxes, and the latter are coming due on April 17 of this year. Tax day normally falls on April 15-unless the date happens to coincide with a weekend or holiday. This year, April 15 is a Sunday and April 16...
If you have been injured on the job in Georgia and you are unable to return to work because of your work injury, you may be entitled to receive weekly income benefits as long as you are disabled from working. However, you likely have many other questions about...
