Blog Posts in September, 2010
Posted on Sep 24, 2010 By Brian Sumrall
Many workers’ compensation claimants have positive drug screens following work injuries as a result of prescription medications. Unfortunately, claims adjusters and employers frequently believe any ...
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Posted on Sep 20, 2010 By Brian Sumrall
If your employer or the insurance carrier denies any part of your work injury claim, you have a right to a hearing. An effective and experienced workers' compensation attorney will file the proper ...
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Posted on Sep 16, 2010 By Brian Sumrall
The Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act provides that you have one year from the date of your work injury to file a Notice of Claim. However, if you employer has provided medical treatment as a result ...
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Posted on Sep 7, 2010 By Brian Sumrall
In Georgia, you are still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you aggravate a pre-existing condition on the job. It is common for people to have pre-existing injuries but still be able to ...
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Posted on Sep 3, 2010 By Brian Sumrall
Generally speaking, the Georgia Workers' Compensation System is a "no fault" system. That means, it does not mater if you caused your work related injury, or if you were responsible for your work ...
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