You may be wondering if you need to worry about the multistate meningitis outbreak associated with tainted steroid vials produced by the New England Compounding Center. According to the CDC web site, the only facility in Georgia known to have … [Continue reading] about Tainted Steriod Meningitis Outbreak – Are You at Risk?
Returning to Work on Light Duty – Proceed with Caution
I have previously written about the importance of never returning to light duty work without a WC-240a form completed by your doctor after being out and receiving temporary total disability benefits. The WC-240 and WC-240a will set out specific … [Continue reading] about Returning to Work on Light Duty – Proceed with Caution
Post Injury Recorded Statements: A Trap for the Unwary
When you are injured on the job, the workers compensation claim that arises will be filed against both your employer and an insurance company. This is why, by the way, that I frequently refer to the “employer/insurer” on this blog and on my web … [Continue reading] about Post Injury Recorded Statements: A Trap for the Unwary
Sell Your Thumb for $30,000 and Other Strange Provisions of Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Law
Would you be willing to sell your thumb for $30,000. How about your right eye for $75,000, your big toe for $15,000 or your pinkie finger $12,500? Sound crazy? Well, welcome to the world of the Georgia workers’ compensation permanent partial … [Continue reading] about Sell Your Thumb for $30,000 and Other Strange Provisions of Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Law
Body Parts and Insurance Companies
I recently had a long and somewhat heated conversation with an insurance adjuster about body parts. Specifically, I wanted the adjuster to authorize medical treatment for my client’s neck and back , but the adjuster only wanted to authorize the … [Continue reading] about Body Parts and Insurance Companies