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2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Georgia on
Q: Does not having prior history of injuries help my case in mediation?

Workers compensation insurance company lawyers requesting medical history. Is this a considered signal for mediation and does not having any injuries prior help in mediation?

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answered on May 6, 2019

Do you have a lawyer representing you? That's the way to give yourself the best chance of success at a mediation and to ensure you get the best value for your settlement. To answer your question, not having a history of injury to the body part you injured at work is definitely better than the... View More

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Q: Can the WC attorneys stop benefits if the case has an award and the claimant was determined to be permanently disabled?

My husband has been diagnosed permanently mentally and physically disabled. Now the wc attorney and insurers want to have him reevaluated by doctors hundreds of miles away. They have threatened to stop benefits if he doesn’t go to these appointments. This is a South Carolina case.

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answered on Apr 12, 2019

Yes - benefits can be suspended for all sorts of reasons that don’t make a lot of sense if you aren’t an expert in this area. WC won’t stop trying to save money on your husband’s case. Best to consult with an experienced lawyer so you can know what your rights and responsibilities actually are.

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Q: Injured on job, workers Comp, unit closed, we were let go, should I have been fired?

Had surgery start PT tomorrow. I’m getting first WC check soon, been out of work since Dec. 2018. Got paid severance ended March 2019.

I have never been on WC before. Worked 31 years as a nurses aide.

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answered on Apr 10, 2019

Difficult to answer based on what was written. Contact an experienced attorney to understand all your rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Health Care Law for Georgia on
Q: GA catastrophic w/c case WC 207 violation or not?

Can a rehab case manager send my medical records at will to any facility as she wishes? My records were sent to a rehab facility without a signed WC207, ATP had not authorized nor recommended the facility, and I never went to this facility, dates and facts are in writing. This was just one of... View More

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answered on Mar 29, 2019

Unfortunately, the answer is yes based on what you’ve written here. There’s an entire team essentially working against your best interest in the name of saving money. Get an experienced workers comp attorney on your team so you can know your rights and options. Otherwise they will just keep... View More

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Q: My 13 year old son had his pants and underware pulled down by another student at school. Can a law suit be filed?
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answered on Mar 27, 2019

Yes, depending on the specific facts. You need to discuss with an attorney to evaluate whether there is a case.

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Q: Must WC pay a Lump sum for a knee surgery, after paying medical bills and lost wages? what is fair?

I slipped while working and my knee popped I torn my ACL and meniscus. WC is paying lost wages and medical bills though the lost wages are taking to long to arrive and the Doctor appointments takes more than month. I don't like to fight i just want to know what is fair

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answered on Jan 21, 2019

Get a free consultation with a workers compensation lawyer to maximize your settlement and know all your options.

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Q: I was injured at my job and receive worker's compensation at the end can I still receive a settlement and the end my cas
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answered on Jan 16, 2019

Yes you can. Contact a workers comp lawyer for a free consultation about how to get your settlement.

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Q: Are W.C. entitled to pay me for lost wages while I am out of work. I have approved fmla an sent to specialist. My

physician has sent me to a specialist. the Specialist advise they do not give work excuse and to go to my primary dr.again, i have proper notation from my dr. of excuse from work. W.C. claim rep says they need it from specialist. i feel they are trying to not pay as it relates to my time out of... View More

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answered on Jan 15, 2019

You need a lawyer to handle all of these issues for you, WC is taking advantage of you.

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Q: I type all day at my office manager job. Now my wrists are killing me. Can I get workers' compensation for this?
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answered on Dec 4, 2018

Most likely, yes! Contact an experienced Worker’s Compensation attorney for a free consultation so you can know your options.

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Q: Do all full time employees qualify for workers' comp or just certain types?
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answered on Oct 25, 2018

Short answer: it's more complicated than that. A lot of terms referring to employment status that are thrown around are sometimes used interchangeably or incorrectly. There must be an employment relationship in order for the worker to qualify for WC benefits, and that is a legal question. In... View More

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Q: Can we combine FMLA leave with workers' comp?
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answered on Sep 14, 2018

Yes you can. FMLA doesn’t pay benefits like workers comp, it just protects your jon for a limited time while you’re out. Don’t let the employer fool you into choosing one or the other. That’s not how it’s supposed to work.

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Q: What benefits am I entitled to if I slip and fall at my office? Can I take time off of work?
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answered on Jul 5, 2018

The answer is "it depends". More detail would be needed to determine if it's a valid claim. But in general, workers comp pays for medical treatment and income replacement under certain circumstances. It's best to consult with an attorney to know your rights.

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Q: Premises Liability Injury

My 8 year old son broke his wrist while playing at a friend house he had to undergo surgery because his hand was completely broken away from the wrist. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance from the friends property. He ended up having to spend 2 days in the hospital. I am wanting to know... View More

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answered on May 1, 2018

It may depend on the details and mechanics of the accident, but it's absolutely possible to get compensation from the homeowner's insurance. Get a free consultation with a lawyer to learn what your options are!

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Q: Can I file a workers' compensation claim against a former employer if the injury revealed itself just now?
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answered on Apr 27, 2018

Yes you can; and the sooner the better. Depending on the facts, you could be entitled to benefits.

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Q: I am a contract employee for a school district in Georgia. I fell on campus and hurt my ankle. Is the school liable?
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answered on Apr 23, 2018

You can probably hold the school district liable for workers comp benefits, yes.

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Q: Sitting at my desk all day is giving me back and neck pain. Can I make a workers compensation claim against my company?
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answered on Apr 3, 2018

The answer is: probably. Consult an attorney to better understand your options.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Georgia on
Q: What happens if you are released back to work on light duty but job does not have any work and your checks have stopped?

I have work restrictions and job cannot accommodate. what happens with workers comp? I have been given non FMLA paperwork to fill out to give to my doctor and ask to request for leave contingent leave or authorized. I'm very confused. Will my benefits restart until I am return to full Duty

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answered on Mar 16, 2018

This part of your worker’s compensation claim can get tricky. Worker’s comp should pay benefits if your work restrictions cannot be accommodated, but that’s rarely what happens. Best to consult with a worker’s comp lawyer to fully understand your rights and responsibilities before moving... View More

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Q: Is it too late to sue for a on the job accident that happen in 2008?

In the fall I hurt my back. For 9 years the pain just kept getting worse. I ended up having surgery in Nov.2017. I am still out of work to this day and in jeopardy of losing my job. After the accident they gave me a office job, and I pretty much made my own hours. I'm guessing this was to pacify me.

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answered on Mar 6, 2018

Maybe not. It depends on what has happened in the meantime. Best to walk through it with a workers comp lawyer to be sure. My office offers free consultations.

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Q: My lawyer said I exhausted all my benefits, but I haven't been released from my doctor yet. Can they make me settle?
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answered on Mar 6, 2018

No, they cannot make you settle. Consult a workers comp attorney to get informed and get the best outcome. My office offers free consultations.

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Q: WC said they cut me 2 checks, but they have not called surgeon to confirm surgery. Are they stalling & is my claim

approved?

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answered on Mar 6, 2018

1) Maybe; 2) Probably. Consult an experienced WC attorney for best results. My office offers free consultations.

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