The answers pertaining to Georgia claims are correct. There is no legal requirement that you resign as part of a settlement. However, insurers...

Someone just posted a very similar question. You have a lot of issues and should talk to a lawyer. Are you getting WC checks now each week? You...

I'm assuming that you're getting weekly work comp checks now. From a standpoint of maximizing your settlement, you will want to do it while you...

Can I sue?

It depends. Generally speaking, if the "fault" for leaving the chemical in an unsafe fashion is attributed to YOUR employer or a fellow employee...

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WC claim files are not public record. But during the hiring process with your new employer you may be asked after they make you a job offer about...

It is legal. But, if you are going to school, the insurer may try to use that as a basis to show your doctor or the comp board that you are...

First off, get a lawyer. Whether it's me or somebody else that has experience in WC, don't do this yourself. You have a serious situation with...

In Georgia there is no legal entitlement to a settlment. Both you and the employer/insurer would have to agree to it. It is voluntary on both...

Your rating solely for a one level cervical fusion is going to be around 23% to you body as a whole, give or take a couple of %.

I agree with the above answer, but wanted to add a little explanation. A 4% upper extremity injury is worth 9 weeks. A 2% whole body rating is...