Can a lawyer settle your worker comp without having a impairment rating evaluation?
yes and yes. if the attorney has much experience in workers' comp, he/she can give a good estimate based on past experience with similar injuries...
Atlanta, GA
Workers compensation Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation
yes and yes. if the attorney has much experience in workers' comp, he/she can give a good estimate based on past experience with similar injuries...
No, moving won't change jurisdiction for your case, and you can't "have your cake and eat it too" and "double dip" on benefits anyway.
You need an attorney to file a workers’ comp claim for you. You probably need to file a hearing request, as they’re not gonna pay attention to an...
Sounds unreasonable. If it’s a defense medical exam under OCGA 34-9-202a, they have to give more notice than that. I’d try and postpone this visit...
Normally takes about a week, but they have 20 days to pay you without a penalty.
You need to get an attorney who will stand up for you. Otherwise, you’re about to get screwed.
Yes they must pay within 20 days or face a 20% late penalty.
No, you're never "owed" a settlement from anyone, as settling your claim can't be forced or compelled; it's a voluntary decision by both parties. ...
Yes. GA is a "right to hire / right to fire" state.
Neither. They may settle or may not. You probably can't "sue," but would just file a workers' comp claim and/or hearing request if they are not...