Picking the right doctor is probably the most important part of your Worker’s Compensation case in Georgia. The right doctor will not only help you get better. The doctor will advocate for you in your case and won’t let the adjustor push him/her around when it comes to returning you to work. On the other … Continued
The short answer is, yes. Georgia law requires you to give notice to your supervisor within 30 days of your accident. O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80 . Technically, you could wait 29 days to give notice, but you should report right away. If you wait, you’re inviting skepticism that you were really hurt. Everyone from the insurer … Continued
In Georgia Workers’ Compensation cases, employers can avoid paying wage benefits if they can show that they fired someone for any reason other than their work restrictions. This gives employers an incentive to come up with reasons to fire you. I thought I had seen it all but this one takes the cake. This California … Continued
