Workers’ Compensation
Common Workers Compensation Questions Answered – Podcast
JUSTICE AT WORK WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW IN GEORGIA In this episode of Justice at Work, Partner Kathy Harrington-Sullivan interviews Laura Reis of Reis Law, LLC about workers’ compensation laws in Georgia and how they impact employees. Laura Reis has dedicated her law practice to representing injured workers since 2003. In the past 15 years, Laura…
Read MoreWhat to Do Immediately After a Car Accident to Help Your Injury Claim
• Keep a copy of your insurance card, driver’s license and registration with you or in your vehicle at all times • Stay at the scene. Take a deep breath and try not to panic. Call 911 and also ask for an ambulance if anyone may be injured. Do not admit fault. • If possible,…
Read MoreWhat to do After a Work Accident
• Keep proof of your employment, like a paystub, your employment agreement or other documents in case your employer later denies that you worked for them • After the accident, if possible, gather the name and contact information of all witnesses and take photos of the accident scene and of your injuries • Put your…
Read MoreCan I Start a New Job While Receiving Workers Compensation Benefits?
It is very important if terminated due to your workers comp claim to perform a diligent job search and try to find new work within your job restrictions. A diligent job search is not clearly defined but In R.R. Donnelley v. Ogletree, 312 Ga. App. 475, 718 S.E.2d 825 (2011), and Brown Mech. Contrs., Inc.…
Read MoreHow Does a Workers Compensation Trial Work?
Georgia workers compensation hearings are decided by an administrative law judge (ALJ) and any party may appeal the decision within twenty days of the ALJ’s final award or order. The case must be appealed to the Board’s Appellate Division. The Appellate Division consists of a Chairperson and two (2) other Board members – collectively referred…
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