Once you have used up your 400 weeks of Georgia workers comp payments,are you still entitled to get a settlement on your claim?

September 8, 2010

The short answer is you still have settlement value.  What is important is the extent of your injuries, that will determine what extent of the settlement value may be. For example if you are receiving 400 weeks of temporary total disability benefits likely you have been injured very seriously.  If that is the case you […]

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Why Should We Secure Our Borders?

August 22, 2010

Mexican drug cartels are a good start.  Most people no where close to the border do not realize the unstable nature of Mexican government and how powerful the drug cartels are.  They have a major influence on who runs for local office.  They attempt to bribe and then use force to enforce their will.  They […]

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Paulding County 13 year old Still In A Coma.

August 18, 2010

As reported by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, a 13 year girl was hit by a driver as she allegedly “darted out” in front of traffic attempting to cross Georgia 61 better known as Villa Rica Highway. Unfortunately, since she has been in a medically induced coma she is not able to tell her side of […]

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City of Atlanta to Pay $4.9 Million to Victim’s Family.

August 17, 2010

WSBTV reports the City of Atlanta has agreed to pay the family of Katheryn Johnston $4.9 million dollars. If you remember this was the case where officer performed  “no knock” search warrant on Ms. Johnston’s home in November of 2006.  Ms. Johnston presumed someone was breaking into her home and pulled out a handgun to […]

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Are you a Leaper or a Ladder Climber?

August 17, 2010

What is the difference between leapers and ladder climbers?  The difference is huge!  It is all about prospective and desire.  Two clients with the same injury, one is a leaper, looking forward to the next career. The leaper uses their recovery time to find their next career while recovering from their injury and learning a […]

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I Need To Settle My Claim So I Can Get Additional Medical Treatment From My Physical Therapist. Is There Anything I Need to Be Concerned About?

July 30, 2010

In Georgia, if you are involved in a car wreck claim, it is very important that prior to settling or attempting to resolve your claim with the insurance company, you find out the full extent of your damages.  In other words, it is important that you know what all the bills are that you will […]

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Two Georgia Workers Died On The Job in Two Separate Incidents

July 27, 2010

According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution online, a Actworth, Georgia resident died on the job in Chattanooga, Tennessee while he was working.  According to police reports Jimy Henry Tovar of Actworth was preparing to plaster a ceiling in an apartment complex when the bucket he was standing on gave way.  Mr. Tovar fell approximately three […]

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Cobb County Hit and Run Seriously Injures 17 year Girl

July 18, 2010

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports on a horrible accident that took place last night in Cobb County.   According to the report the 17 year old girl was a passenger getting out of her vehicle to retrieve a dog when suddenly she was hit by a late model Chevrolet Camaro according to Smyrna Police Officer Michael […]

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Can I Receive Unemployment, Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability, and My Pension Benefits at the Same Time?

July 15, 2010

While on light duty restrictions, my employer terminated to me because he was unable to accommodate my light duty medical restrictions.  Can I  receive unemployment, workers compensation, Social Security disability and my pension from work, all at the same time? From of Georgia worker Workers Compensation perspective, the employer/insurer, will seek a credit for any […]

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Am I Entitled to Select My Own Workers Compensation Doctor?

July 13, 2010

Am my entitled to choose my workers compensation doctor? In Georgia you must first determine if there is a posted panel of physicians or a list of doctors. Under Georgia workers compensation the employer’s required to have a posted panel physicians or a list of doctors.  Equally important they are required to explain how the […]

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