In Georgia, injured employees must choose medical treatment from a pre-approved panel of physicians provided by their employer to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If your employer fails to post or explain the list, you may choose your own doctor at their expense. However, seeing someone outside the panel without permission could…
Car accidents happen every day on Georgia’s busy roads and highways. Understanding the most common types of car accidents can help you recognize the risks you face as a driver and know what to do if you’re involved in a collision. It’s also important to consider your legal rights. If…
Are you concerned about collecting Georgia workers’ compensation benefits because of a pre-existing condition? Fortunately, Georgia workers’ compensation laws do not automatically disqualify you from receiving benefits just because you had prior medical problems. Even when a workers’ comp pre-existing condition exists, employees may still be entitled to benefits if…
In Georgia, damages is the legal term for the monetary awards personal injury victims may seek following an accident. Obtaining fair compensation can make all the difference for individuals facing costly medical bills and a lengthy recovery. If you’ve been hurt, an experienced attorney can review the types of personal injury…
Many personal injury cases are based on the principle of negligence. In Georgia, negligence occurs when someone fails to use the same level of care that a reasonable person in the same situation would, resulting in harm to another. To recover compensation in a personal injury claim, you must prove…
Dealing with insurance after a car accident in Georgia can be a hassle. However, if another driver hurt you, filing a claim with their insurance company is the first step in seeking compensation for your losses. After you submit your car accident claim, an insurance adjuster will investigate the crash…
Losing a family member can trigger all kinds of feelings, especially grief. However, if the death resulted from someone’s careless or intentional actions, you may also feel a strong need to get justice from the person responsible for the loss. In Georgia, you have the right to pursue compensation for…
If you got hurt on the job or suffer from an occupational illness, it’s crucial to know the types of injuries covered under workers’ compensation law in Georgia. This state program supports employees who experience health challenges due to work-related accidents or diseases. Obtaining benefits can be a vital lifeline…
When you suffer a workplace injury in Georgia, you could be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits, including medical and disability benefits. However, subsequent events while on workers’ comp may obligate you to repay certain workers’ compensation benefits you received to an employer or workers’ comp insurer. Here are the…
Have you suffered a neck injury on the job in Albany, Georgia? If so, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation, which covers the cost of your medical care, offsets a portion of your lost wages, and provides other important protections. Here’s what you need to know about accessing these…
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