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I have a workman compensation case in Georgia I've had Five mediation appointments cancelled is this normal
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Answered on December 08, 2014
No, but insurance companies only look at cases for settlement a few times a year (unless you have a small case that's within the adjuster's desk...
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What could I expect to receive high end for settlement?
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Answered on December 07, 2014
No, your case is not going to settle for enough money to not work for 35 years. It could get pretty high if it's deemed "catastrophic" at some...
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Do I need a attorney? I got hurt on the job. Dr released me to regular duty .got laidoff.now leg hurting again now what do I do.
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Answered on December 01, 2014
You need to look for a new job, get a new doctor, and talk to an attorney (but not in that order).
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If my PT don't put down much of when I'm hurting just when I'm doing OK will this hurt my WC case?
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Answered on November 14, 2014
It depends on who your doctor is and how cozy he/she is with the insurance company. I'd worry about that a lot more than what a physical therapist...
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On a workers comp settlement I understand they have twenty days. Is that considered calendar days or business days
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Answered on November 12, 2014
20 days from 10/22 is Veterans Day--11/11.
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If I am injured on the job can I sue for personal injury as well as worker's compensation?
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Answered on October 31, 2014
No.
Unless, perhaps, the injury was caused by a 3rd party who was not a work colleague.
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Injury on job
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Answered on October 27, 2014
You don't have to work if you're still hurting, but if it's a "normal duty" release, your weekly checks will stop soon. I'd get a second opinion...
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Do I need a Workers Comp Lawyer
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Answered on October 23, 2014
You're asking a bunch of attorneys whether you need a lawyer or not, so, of course, we're going to say "yes." That said, you lose nothing but a...
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F.C.E resulting in sedentary work only W.C wants me to get consultation on spinal injection and a 2 nd opinion on neck injury.
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Answered on October 07, 2014
Don't let the insurance company talk you into using your one Employer/Insurer "paid for" IME with a doctor THEY chose instead of one YOU chose...
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If x-employer wants to settle with me out of court should I be willing to work with him.
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Answered on October 07, 2014
Only if you've read the OCGA 34-9-1 -- 34-9-421 and the 388 Board Rules that determine your rights and the value of your case, understand all of...
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