Questions answered by David S Thompson

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Do I have to have a case manager at my MD visits?

David's answer | Answered on April 13, 2016

That throws up major red flags for me. As others have stated, her job is to minimize the amount of medical treatment you will need and as quickly...

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Is it common practice in Georgia for an insurance company's attorney write the decision for the Judge in a Workman's Comp case ?

David's answer | Answered on April 11, 2016

I will add that in my experience, a Judge's demeanor doesn't always correspond with the decision. In fact, fairly recently I won a case where I...

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Can l go back and reopen the case?

David's answer | Answered on April 08, 2016

I agree with the other attorneys. The Statute of Limitations may have already been satisfied, so no problem, or if not, there are several...

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Can I receive pay for the time I was off?

David's answer | Answered on April 04, 2016

In Georgia, if you're out more than 7 days, you are entitled to 2/3 of your income for days 8, 9, 10, etc. You will only get paid for the first...

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What can I do ? How long do I have to wait for my check if I'm fired? What can I do about the reimbursement of my doctors visit

David's answer | Answered on April 04, 2016

The answer to this question is very fact specific. For instance, as discussed above, if you are an independent contractor (as determined by a...

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What should I do now??

David's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

I have potential clients come to me all the time with a similar question. FIND A LAWYER AND FILE YOUR CLAIM. First, as others have said, your...

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I settled with workman's comp but I was never released from the Dr what does this mean for me bout working now.

David's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

I hope that your attorney informed you that, absent continuing medical treatment provided for specifically in all those documents you signed, you...

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Will I be notified when my settlement has been approved for workmans comp

David's answer | Answered on March 21, 2016

Your attorney, if you have one, will be notified, and I make a habit to notify the clients so they know the 20 day clock for payment is running.

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How can I start the process to get legal representation?

David's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

I agree with all the attorneys here, and would just add that, by law, we cannot charge a retainer fee, or bill you in any way other than a...

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Is there any i can do to get compensation for this. I at a job now that i dont do heavy lifting. It now taking a toll on my body

David's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

You absolutely can get compensation for an injury that happened at a prior job (assuming that is the case here), however as prior posters have...

David S Thompson's Answers (411)

Do I have to have a case manager at my MD visits?

Is it common practice in Georgia for an insurance company's attorney write the decision for the Judge in a Workman's Comp case ?

Can l go back and reopen the case?

Can I receive pay for the time I was off?

What can I do ? How long do I have to wait for my check if I'm fired? What can I do about the reimbursement of my doctors visit

What should I do now??

I settled with workman's comp but I was never released from the Dr what does this mean for me bout working now.

Will I be notified when my settlement has been approved for workmans comp

How can I start the process to get legal representation?

Is there any i can do to get compensation for this. I at a job now that i dont do heavy lifting. It now taking a toll on my body