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Unfortunately, injured workers are terminated (or fired) because of their work injuries more often than not. In these situations, the injured employee may have a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This blog will address the workers’ rights under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act. Presuming the reason why the claimant was injured was
The 20113 Georgia Legislature is considering amending the Workers’ Compensation Act. With regards to medical treatment, the proposed bill takes aim at limiting coverage to the injured workers. Currently, if you are injured on the job, you are entitled to
Not unlike a lot of injured workers’, Robert Griffin, III (affectionately known as “RG3”), was released to return back to work — injuring his right knee in a December 2012 game. While the team doctor denied the
The answer to this question depends on a number of factors uniquely tied to each case. Generally, the claim’s “value” rests on the injured workers’ average weekly wage, the length of time the claimant has been out of work, and
Essentially, the interrogatories are a set of written questions issued to a party in a lawsuit by the opposing party. These questions must be answered in
The first question in a workers’ compensation claim is whether the injured person is in fact an employee and not an independent contractor. This is generally determined by the level of “control” the Employer has over the injured worker. The more control, the more
Recently, the firm addressed a question where an Atlanta employer allegedly made libelous or slanderous comments about an employee who was recently hurt on the job. There was no question that the employee injured his back in a trucking accident in Gwinnett County. The employee was subsequently terminated because
Recently, my firm handled a call from an employee who claimed to be hurt at work while working for Ryla or Alorica in Kennessaw, Georgia. This injured worker alleged that she slipped and fell at work. She did not have immediate pain, but after her shift
Updated May 3, 2023 In Georgia, the workers’ compensation system acknowledges the harsh reality that some work injuries can leave employees unable to return to work – not just at their current job, but at any job. These types of injuries are categorized as “catastrophic” under Georgia’s workers’ compensation law (OCGA 34-9-200.1), and they entitle…
The Georgia legislative session ended last week and Governor Deal has the power to execute the new laws into effect. This year, the legislature drafted and passed some new laws impacting the workers’ compensation landscape. These new laws go into effect on July 1, 2012.