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Closed Head Injury Case Results in $195,000 Settlement

Yesterday, I settled a very intense closed head injury case for almost $200,000. In looking back over this case, it strikes me that there are several important lessons here for anyone pursuing Georgia...

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No Liability Stipulations Often a Judgment Call

I am frequently called upon by my clients to explain the difference between settling their workers’ comp cases and agreeing to a “no-liability” stipulation. If the insurance company has paid benefits,...

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I Was Terminated After Reporting My Workers Comp Injury – Will That Hurt My...

I was in Savannah, GA. attending a seminar at my employer’s request. On Thursday, 9/21/06, I slipped in the bathtub and suffered a spiral fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in my left foot. As a...

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What is Two Year Old Case Worth in Settlement if I Have Returned to Work?

I was injured in a car accident in Dec. 2004 while on the job. Workers comp accepted responsibility and paid my medical and PT expenses. Extensive injuries included broken femur, broken (upper) arm,...

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What Are the Factors Used in Evaluating a Catastrophic Injury Case for...

I have been classified Catostrophic by GBWC and am totally disabled. Everyone concerned has no objections. My insurance Co. has said that they may want to settle. Medicare setaside has already benn...

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How Facebook Can Undermine Your Workers’ Compensation Case

If you have a computer and enjoy sufing the web, there is a good chance that you have a profile on Facebook, mySpace, Twitter or any of more than a hundred social media sites.   These sites exist to...

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Workers’ Comp Tip: If your work involves tips, keep good/accurate records of...

Recently I had a workers’ comp case where my client suffered from a very severe and complex ankle injury and had to undergo 2 surgeries over a period of several months. Even after the surgeries, she...

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Insurance Adjuster Attempts to Use Nurse Case Manager Against Injured...

This past July, I discussed on this blog issues related to the participation of a nurse case manager in a Georgia Workers’ Compensation claim.   In that post I pointed out that insurance adjusters...

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When is the “Right Time” to Settle Your Case?

Perhaps no other element of a workers compensation case gives rise to as many questions as the subject of when and how to settle your case.  In my opinion the timing of settlement negotiations can...

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Why Your First Doctor’s Appointment Following Your Accident is so Important

Most of us have seen police dramas on TV where the arresting officer tells the suspect that “anything you say can and will be used against you.” In your Georgia workers’ compensation claim not only do...

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What Steps Can You Take to Increase the Settlement Value of Your Case?

What steps can you take to increase the settlement value of your Georgia workers’ compensation case? One of the most powerful strategies we can do together has to do with positioning your medical...

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