My Brother Was Injured In a Motorcycle Accident Years Ago And Still Has Not Recovered, Does He Have Any Legal Recourse?

June 16, 2010

With each personal injury claim you have what is called statute of limitations.  The statute of limitations is different for each state so it is important that you contact a professional so you know if your brother has legal recourse. If the statute of limitations has run or is expired you typically are prevented from […]

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When Should I Hire A Workers Compensation Attorney?

May 30, 2010

This is a common question and one that can easily be answered with when you are not getting the benefits you are entitled too under the law.  Talking with a workers compensation attorney is not a bad idea to make sure you are getting the benefits you are entitled too. If you take the insurance […]

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I Cut My Hand At Work And Had To Get Stiches Do I Have A Workers Compensation Claim?

May 27, 2010

Under Georgia workers compensation law if you are injured during the course and scope of your employment, you are entitled to medical care as it relates to your work injury and if you are taken out of work by a doctor you may be entitled to temporary total disability benefits or weekly checks for as […]

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Does A Non-Profit Company Who Only Has A Self-Employed Director Who Does Clerical Work From Home, Do They Require Workers Compensation Insurance?

May 24, 2010

Under Georgia law, an employer has to have three or more employees to be subject to the workers compensation act. An employer can opt in to the workers compensation system by paying for coverage if they have less than three employees. If an employer does not have three or more employees and is not subject […]

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I Have a Workers Compensation Claim Currently But Can Not Get An Advance, What Can I Do?

May 21, 2010

Under Georgia law there are special conditions that must be met prior to the claimant being able to obtain an advance approved by the Georgia State Board of Workers Compensation. If the claim is a medical only there may be an issue with obtaining an advance via the State Board of Workers compensation. Even when […]

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I Got Hurt Over A Year Ago & Got New Symptoms What Can I Do?

May 18, 2010

In Georgia there are deadlines or statute of limitations, meaning if a claim is not filed with the courts by the deadline or statute of limitations you may be barred forever from bringing forth a claim. In Georgia workers compensation the statute of limitation is very fact specific and based upon several factors.  One would […]

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What Is A Mediation?

May 15, 2010

In Georgia, a mediation is a way to attempt to resolve disputes between two parties.  Mediation is common in Georgia workers compensation claims and is sometimes required in other personal injury claims by Judges prior to taking a claim to trial. In general, all parties show up where the claim is to be mediated.  There […]

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My Georgia Auto Insurance Is Not Paying For All Of My Medical Bills?

May 12, 2010

This is question has a lot of issues.  First, is the issue of coverage.  In Georgia, there is what is called medical payments coverage through your automobile insurance carrier.  The coverage is based upon what limits you selected prior to the auto collision.  If that is the coverage you are referring too, you should find […]

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We Were Hit By A 17 Year Old, Parents Own The Car Who Can We Sue For Injuries?

May 9, 2010

Under Georgia law, you have several options on who to pursue for your injuries.  Of course you should first go after the 17 year old because they were the ones driving. You may have other causes of action against the parents, for negligent entrustment.  Another cause of action which may or may not apply is […]

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Lawrenceville Family Killed On The Way To Visit Family.

April 4, 2010

This is a very sad story of a family from Lawrenceville, Georgia who were on their way to visit relatives.  According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Melissa Mitchell of Lawrenceville, rented a car and was traveling with her mother Brenda Mitchell Edwards her three children Miya, Christian and Keyshawn and the granddaughter of Ms. Edwards […]

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