Many of my workers' compensation clients express to me their surprise and dismay that their employer's attitude seems to have changed overnight. Not infrequently, a loyal, hardworking, 20+ year employee will discover that her employer shows little … [Continue reading] about Want to Sue Your Employer for Damages for an On-the-Job Injury – Georgia Law Says “No”
What You Say on Your Job Application Can Affect a Workers' Compensation Claim Years Later
One of the hurdles we face in our practice is a strategy used by defense lawyers called the "Rycroft defense." The Rycroft defense takes its name from the case of Georgia Electric Company vs. Rycroft and involved a situation where John Rycroft … [Continue reading] about What You Say on Your Job Application Can Affect a Workers' Compensation Claim Years Later
National Public Interest Organization Criticizes Georgia Workers’ Comp System
A report from the Center for Justice & Democracy, a private consumer rights advocacy group, suggests that Georgia offers less that adequate protection for injured workers with its workers' compensation laws. Among the findings: lost wage … [Continue reading] about National Public Interest Organization Criticizes Georgia Workers’ Comp System
Posted Panel of Physicians Must be In View and Explained by Employer
One of the most important parts of your workers' comp case relates to who will be your "authorized treating physician." The opinion of your treating doctor is very important to the development of your case - if your doctor downplays your injuries and … [Continue reading] about Posted Panel of Physicians Must be In View and Explained by Employer
Nasty Surprises for First Time Workers' Comp Claimants
If you have never filed an on-the-job injury claim before, prepare yourself for a rude shock once you file your workers' compensation claim. In theory, Georgia's workers' comp. law is designed to reduce disputes between employers and employees - in … [Continue reading] about Nasty Surprises for First Time Workers' Comp Claimants