What is the Exclusive Remedy Doctrine? Workers’ Compensation FAQ Question #3 Back to FAQ If you are injured at work due to the negligence of your employer or a co-worker the question may arise “can I sue the at-fault party for their negligence?” Unfortunately, the…
Frequently Asked Questions about Work Injury/ Workers’ Compensation Cases What is Workers’ Compensation? Call 678-242-7626 For Your Free Case Evaluation Have you or a loved one been involved in a workplace accident? It is important that you contact an attorney who specializes in workers’ compensation in order to…
When Will I Receive My Settlement Check? Workers’ Compensation FAQ Question #20 Back to FAQ After you claim has settled and the settlement documents have been approved by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, by law, the Employer/Insurer will have 20 days (17 days if…
The Parties Have Reached a Settlement…Now What? Workers’ Compensation FAQ Question #19 Back to FAQ There are a number of ways that your workers’ compensation claim may settle – your claim may be resolved through your attorney negotiating a settlement on your behalf with the…
What are the Attorney’s Fees? Workers’ Compensation FAQ Question #18 Back to FAQ Attorney’s fees in Georgia workers’ compensation cases are regulated by statute. Specifically, O.C.G.A. § 34-9-108 dictates that with respect to workers’ compensation claims, attorney’s fees cannot exceed 25% of the injured worker’s…
Liability Versus No-Liability Settlements Workers’ Compensation FAQ Question #17 Back to FAQ When settling a workers’ compensation claim in the state of Georgia, it is important to understand that there are two distinctly separate types of settlements – those involving liability stipulations and those involving…
What to Expect at Mediation Workers’ Compensation FAQ Question #16 Back to FAQ When it comes to settling your workers’ compensation claims, mediation is often a useful tool the parties can utilize in resolving a claim. Mediation is a process in which representatives from both…
How do Work Injury Cases Settle Workers’ Compensation FAQ Question #15 Back to FAQ The overwhelming majority of workers’ compensation cases filed within the state of Georgia are resolved through settlement. There are two basic methods through which workers’ compensation cases are settled. Most commonly,…
Child Support Obligations Workers’ Compensation FAQ Question #14 Back to FAQ Following a workplace accident, you may find yourself facing significant financial strain. Faced with such financial strains, Injured Workers often find themselves falling behind on a number of financial obligations – including child support.…
Mileage Reimbursement Workers’ Compensation FAQ Question #13 Back to FAQ Something that Injured Workers’ often overlook when dealing with a workers’ compensation claim is an entitlement to reimbursement for mileage and other expenses associated with traveling for treatment related to your workers’ compensation claim. Whether…
