Who is entitled to worker’s compensation benefits? In the state of Georgia, you are entitled to receive worker’s comp benefits if you are injured on the job and the following criteria are met: You are a regular employee - whether full-time or … [Continue reading] about What is a Workers’ Comp Managed Care Organization?
Independent Contractors and Workers’ Compensation
What is an independent contractor? Any business, corporation, or individual that provides products or services to a business entity and is specified contractually or by verbal agreement is referred to as an “independent contractor.” According to the … [Continue reading] about Independent Contractors and Workers’ Compensation
Psychiatric Issues and Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Insurance can cover mental conditions. However, for this to happen, you really need to be able to link the mental condition to a specific event – such as a traumatic event experienced on the job or the development of a physical … [Continue reading] about Psychiatric Issues and Workers’ Compensation
Case Study: hospital worker with severe latex allergy sustains debilitating injuries to the immune system
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Occupational Disease/Injuries As you may already know, Workers’ Compensation insurance is one of the most widely accessible entitlement programs in the US today. It is most commonly referred to as a series of paid … [Continue reading] about Case Study: hospital worker with severe latex allergy sustains debilitating injuries to the immune system
Workers’ Comp Tip: If your work involves tips, keep good/accurate records of wages earned
Recently I had a workers' comp case where my client suffered from a very severe and complex ankle injury and had to undergo 2 surgeries over a period of several months. Even after the surgeries, she still required ongoing medical care and had limited … [Continue reading] about Workers’ Comp Tip: If your work involves tips, keep good/accurate records of wages earned