Jodi Ginsberg's Georgia Workers' Compensation Blog
Perhaps no other element of a workers compensation case gives rise to as many questions as the subject of when and how to settle your case. In my opinion the timing of settlement negotiations can greatly influence the outcome of your case. Settle … [Continue reading] about When is the “Right Time” to Settle Your Case?
Would you be surprised if I told you that those photos you uploaded to Facebook, or that video of your child's basketball game now playing on YouTube, or even your restaurant "check-in" on Yelp could cost you thousands of dollars and seriously … [Continue reading] about Social Media and Workers’ Compensation Claims – a Bad Combination!
Have you ever wondered how an insurance adjuster can influence your authorized workers' compensation doctor? If you work in an industry where employees often get hurt, or where work injuries are likely to be serious, you can be certain that your … [Continue reading] about How do Workers’ Compensation Adjusters Pressure Authorized Doctors?
A significant number of work injuries in Georgia involve back injuries. Unfortunately if you are being treated by a "posted panel" doctor, your treatment may be delayed or not taken seriously. In this video, I discuss certain "red flag" issues … [Continue reading] about Be on Alert for “Red Flag” Symptoms in Back Injury Cases
Often the problem that drives clients to call me relates to lost wage checks. Specifically, you may have been hurt a week or two ago, you are getting letters and State Board forms in the mail, but no lost wage check. What exactly are the rules … [Continue reading] about When Do I Get my First Lost Wage Check?