It is up to the insurer as to whether they pay it in a lump sum. You did not say what body part you injured. If it is a whole body (like a back...

We are in Georgia and my wife has been out of works comp. for approx. 1 year and she has returned to work with forms 240.

Yes she is if she is making less than her average weekly wage. This is call temporary partial disability.

No they cannot stop the checks just because you reached MMI. The adjuster may be confused because some states allow this but Georgia is not one of...

I was laid off when trying to file claim for workers comp was injuryed on sept 27 2014 was reported then was hit on head with

If you were laid off because you could no longer do your job after a work related injury, you would still be entitled to workers' comp income...

How long does ins company to accept or not accept claim

If you are losing time they should controvert within 21 days or accept it and send a check within 21 days. However, if they have not started...

My case was filed in 2008. Arbitration was settled in March of 2012. How long should I have to wait for dispersal of funds?

You left out a number of details like whether you were represented and whether you ever signed any paperwork. Why did you wait over two years to...

I was working with children at a church nursery for one and a half years. One of the children threw a ball; I fell and sustained

You should file a request for hearing (WC-14) and request temp total income benefits and the cost of litigation. The pastor is doing you wrong. ...

I have asked and received answers from two lawyers; both were similar and helpful. I cannot find a worker's comp attorney in

I am in Cobb County. Feel free to call.

Sounds like you have a great case. They are probably trying to shaft you with an insurance company doctor. You need someone who mainly practices...

My WC Insurance company is sending me paying out checks for impairment rating and telling me this is not a settlement- Georgia

The insurer is correct that payment of PPD is not settlement of the case. However, the bigger question is whether you should still be entitled to...