Thomas L. Holder’s Answers

Thomas has answered 36 questions

• I had an fall at work on 03/26/12 . I need to know if it is too late seek legal help. I saw Workman comp doctor first day.

  Asked by a user in Columbus, GA - 3 months ago.

  That is incorrect. A claim must be filed within one year from the date of the injury, so you are definitely within the time period. You may even have more time to file a claim because you have...

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• I am going to a Workers Compensation mediation of settlement meeting in a few weeks. I have an attorney representing me.

  Asked by a user in Griffin, GA - about 1 month ago.

  AS the other attorneys have mentioned, I would recommend that you have a conversation about your concerns with your lawyer. Has a Medicare Set Aside Trust (MSA) been prepared? You will need this...

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• At work i lost my middelfingertip under nailbed.the 1st joint is gone (dominate hand) regardless of fault whats the avg settelmt

  Asked by a user in Statesboro, GA - 4 months ago.

  In my experience, finger amputation cases do not pay very much in WC. Middle fingers are worth 35 weeks of workers' compensation benefit. A week of benefits is the amount you would receive if you...

  7 lawyers agreed with this answer

• Fired from work!!!

  Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - about 1 month ago.

  Georgia is a Right to Work state. Unfortunately, you can be fired for almost any reason. The bigger question is if you are now entitled to workers' compensation benefits. I would recommend that...

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• I have been told by the doctor that I am partial permently disable at 8%. My back got injured and I want to settle.

  Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - 3 months ago.

  The disability rating will be worth 24 weeks of benefits. A benefit week for you is the amount that you received from workers' compensation when you were out of work. There will be other factors...

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• Can I be terminated while out on Workmans Comp?

  Asked by a user in Augusta, GA - about 1 month ago.

  Unfortunately, Georgia is a Right to Work state. That means that your company can fire you at any time. I would encourage you to hire an attorney at this point. You will need help with settling...

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• AT WILL STATE!!!!

  Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - about 1 month ago.

  We need a little more information to answer your question properly. Did the doctor send you back to work with restrictions? Then the company should make sure that you are not working outside of...

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• Can I change to another doctor who is within the same group of approved doctors I was sent to by my company?

  Asked by a user in Gainesville, GA - about 1 month ago.

  You are allowed one switch to another doctor on the Panel of Physicians. I believe that this change will count as your one switch. I would recommend against this, however. I would be wary of...

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• My lawyer got me to see another doctor who says it's ok to go back to work, tried it and it's not working back hurts like mad.

  Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - 28 days ago.

  If you were returned to work under a light duty return to work job, you have a 15 day trial work period to see if you are able to do the job. I would recommend that you make an appointment to see...

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• The doctor has determine that I am permantly partial disable. I get I get workman comp but I want a settlement .

  Asked by a user in Savannah, GA - 3 months ago.

  Yes I do. The permanent partial disability rating will be part of the total settlement. Other factors include future lost wage benefits that could be owed and potential future medical costs. Be...

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