Why Hiring the Right Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Mean More Money For You

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Home » personal injury Attorneys have a statistically significant positive impact on clients’ workers’ compensation benefits, leading to higher indemnity payments for those who are represented. Studies show that workers with legal representation receive substantially more compensation than those who handle their claims independently. This increased compensation is often attributed to attorneys’ expertise in navigating the complex claims process, negotiating with insurance companies, and …

Amazon Workplace Injuries: Insights from the December 2024 Forbes Report

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Home » personal injury Amazon Workplace Injuries: Insights from the December 2024 Forbes Report The recent Forbes article dated December 23, 2024, highlights a critical issue that affects countless workers: the prevalence of workplace injuries at Amazon. As a company renowned for its efficiency and rapid delivery systems, Amazon’s operational demands often come at a cost to its workforce. For …

Prime Days See Increase in Injuries for Amazon Warehouse Workers

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Home » personal injury Workerscompensation.com recently shared an interim report from the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.  The Committee found that Amazon workers are getting hurt at higher rates than previously reported by the company. It concluded that “… on the job injuries to Amazon warehouse workers are higher during busy times than the company had reported, and …

Young Workers – More Likely To Get Injured

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Home » personal injury Young workers are more likely to get injured on the job than older workers. According to the CDC, workers aged 15–24 are 1.2–2.3 times more likely to be injured than workers aged 25–44. A 2024 report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute found that workers under 25 reported more frequent injuries than those 55 and older. 

The Lowdown! I Bet You Didn’t Know Susan & Steve Sadow.

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Home » personal injury Atlanta is chock full of interesting “movers and shakers” – some bent on creativity, activism and/or just plain having fun and living the good life. Lean in to hear some of the “off the cuff” remarks as to what makes Susan and Steve Sadow tick. Steve is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney. His 44-plus year …

The Power of the Authorized Treating Physician (ATP)

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Home » personal injury The authorized treating physician (ATP) in a Georgia workers’ compensation case has tremendous power. The ATP is responsible for overseeing an injured worker’s medical care from start to finish.  This includes making treatment recommendations, assigning work restrictions and making referrals to other specialists, if needed.  When an injured worker reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI), it will …

Indemnity Only Settlements in Workers’ Compensation Cases

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Home » personal injury The majority of the time, when we settle a workers’ compensation case, we resolve both the income benefits and medical benefits portions of the case in a global settlement. However, there are some circumstances where it is more beneficial to settle the income benefits portion only and leave the medical open for the remainder of our …

Hot Topics in Georgia Workers’ Compensation

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Home » personal injury Workers’ compensation is ever changing and evolving as changes arise in the work force.  In Georgia, workers’ compensation law are subject to ongoing changes and developments.  In this blog, we will delve into some of the hot topics in Georgia workers’ compensation, highlighting recent trends and key issues affecting both employees and employers.  Remote Work and …

Which Injuries Result in the Most Lost Time from Work?

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Home » personal injury The answer to this question may surprise you!  The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently reported that individuals who suffer shoulder injuries on the job receive the longest period of temporary total disability benefits for being out of work.  The average length of time it takes someone with a shoulder injury to return to work …

Recent Favorable Injured Workers’ Court of Appeals Decision

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Home » personal injury The Georgia Court of Appeals recently handed down a favorable ruling for injured workers’.  In City of Atlanta, et. al. v. Sebastian, the Court of Appeals found that the employer/insurer’s suspension of weekly income benefits based upon a full duty release of a referral physician, rather than the “authorized treating physician” was invalid. The Court affirmed the …