Based on the facts as you have outlined them, you can bring a workers' compensation claim if the injury was work related. You will likely not be...

I have a friend who recently worked for a small town sheriff's dept. who was arrested and booked 3 days after they set her up.

Based on the facts, your question does not appear to be a workers' compensation question. It appears to be an employment discrimination or criminal...

On workers comp for back. Now have carpal tunnel. Can I get them to cover that to?

Given that the carpal tunnel syndrome did not arise while you are working, it will be very difficult to prove that it is a compensable,...

Close to settling WC with MSA, I'm 62,my life expectancy is 18 more yrs,which affects $$. Why only 18?

I understand your frustration with the figures and the impact on the potential settlement. If you have an attorney, you should discuss this with...

Close to settling WC with MSA, I'm 62,my life expectancy is 18 more yrs, which affects $$. Why only 17?

I understand your frustration with the figures and the impact on the potential settlement. If you have an attorney, you should discuss this with...

Is WC a possibility? Injured shoulder doing heavy & akward lifting, that is out of the ordinary for me in my typical desk job.

First, let me say that I am sorry you were injured at work. I know it can be frustrating and difficult to deal with. Based on the facts you have...

I was given a PPD rating of 7% equating to $10,500.00 from an accident. Is this a reasonable amount to receive?

This is not a reasonable amount to resolve your entire claim. Other facts, such as lost income, possibly owed income benefits, and future medical...

I file a claim on an accident at work but I did not went to see the doctor .cos nothing hurt .how long do I have to see a doctor

In Georgia, you have one year from the date of the injury to file a workers' compensation claim, generally. If the accident occurred only three or...

How can I go about going back to work for the company that I resigned from after getting hurt.

Mr. Klob is correct. Resignation is commonly required in the vast majority of workers' compensation settlements in Georgia. The settlement...

Can I bring a civil suit against my employer for neglience by a former supervisor who never reported my injury back in 2007?

I agree with Mr. Friedman's answer. In Georgia, the workers' compensation system is an exclusive remedy system that will likely prevent you from...