Out Of State Employment And Accident - Jurisdiction In Georgia?
June 02, 2014 BY John Blackmon | General
The term "jurisdiction" in a workers' compensation context frequently means whether the claim has been timely filed. However, it can also involve the issue of whether ... Continue Reading
Are We There Yet?: Court REaffirms Established Doctrine Regarding Accidents Going To And Coming From Work
July 01, 2013 BY Stephen Graham | Workers Compensation
In a decision favorable to employers and insurers, the Georgia Court of Appeals, in the recent cases of The Medical Center, Inc. v. Hernandez et al. and Hernandez et al. ... Continue Reading
Whose Right Is It Anyway? An Employer/Insurer's Right (Or Lack Thereof) To Add Parties To A Hearing
June 03, 2013 BY Whitney Lay Greene | Workers Compensation
In a typical workers' compensation claim, "Employee" is working for "Employer 1", gets hurt on the job, and requests a hearing to seek benefits from Employer 1. ... Continue Reading
The Power Of The Panel: Will Strict Compliance Be Enforced?
June 02, 2013 BY Taylor Poncz | Workers Compensation
In any given workers' compensation claim, there is potential for a multitude of disputes over issues running the gamut from entitlement to indemnity benefits, ... Continue Reading
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