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Workers’ Comp Benefits

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…

Disease Workers’ Comp Claims

Degenerative disc disease is a painful condition that may develop over time. In some cases, it results from work-related activities. In Georgia, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if you suffer from degenerative disc disease due to your job. Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease The spine experiences wear and…

Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Car Accident Claim

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, motor vehicle accidents were the second-leading cause of injury and death in the Peach State in a recent year. Victims of these crashes can pursue compensation for their losses by filing insurance claims against the responsible driver. However, insurers seek any reason…

Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Georgia

If you suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence in Georgia, you have the right to seek financial compensation for your losses resulting from the incident. However, the timeline to take legal action is not indefinite. Georgia’s statutes of limitations place deadlines on filing various types of legal claims. Filing…

Insurance claim

After an accident, many people file personal injury claims with the responsible party’s insurance company. This is called a third-party insurance claim. However, in some cases, filing a first-party claim with your insurer may be appropriate. Understanding the difference between the two types of claims is essential to maximize your…

No Win, No Fee Guarantee Injury lawyer

At the Law Offices of William F. Underwood, III, P.C., we believe justice should be accessible to everyone, not just those with the means to pay for legal representation. That’s why we offer our clients a no-win, no-fee guarantee. Our attorneys fight for the money that clients deserve with no…

Workers' Compensation Claim

Suffering a work-related injury or illness can cause a lot of stress. In addition to the pain and medical uncertainty accompanying some health conditions, many injured Georgians worry about making ends meet if they cannot return to work immediately. How will they afford their medical bills, mortgage or rent payments,…