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  • 2023
    • September
      • Georgia Workers’ Compensation Hearings: What to Expect & How to Prepare
  • 2022
    • October
      • How to File a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit
  • 2021
    • June
      • Avoiding Posting on Social Media After An Accident
    • May
      • 6 Common Causes of Workers’ Compensation Claims
      • Are You Suffering from a Repetitive Stress Injury?
    • February
      • What If Your Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied?
      • Top 4 Benefits to Having a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
      • Attorney Brian H. Sumrall Selected to Super Lawyers® of 2021 List
    • January
      • What Are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Damages?
  • 2020
    • June
      • Understanding Workers' Compensation Pain & Suffering Claims
      • Mileage & How It Relates to a Workers' Compensation Claims
      • Workers comp jury verdict.
      • Unemployment & Workers' Compensation Benefits
      • Pre-existing conditions and work comp injury.
      • Covid 19 and workers' compensation claims.
      • What is a Permanent Partial Disability Rating?
      • Personal injury and workers' compensation claim.
      • Understanding Work-related Shoulder Injuries
      • What is a WC-104 in a workers' comp claim?
      • What is the Maximum Weekly Work Comp Benefits in Georgia?
      • How Long Do I Have to Report a Work Injury?
    • April
      • Coronavirus and workers' compensation claim.
    • March
      • What You Need to Know About Back Surgery & Workers' Compensation Claims
      • What is a WC-3 Controvert in a workers' compensation claim?
      • Functional Capacities Evaluation & Workers' Compensation Claim
    • February
      • Terminated following a work injury.
      • Maximum workers' comp rate in Georgia.
  • 2019
    • June
      • Workers' compensation mileage.
    • May
      • WC-104 Workers' Compensation Form.
    • April
      • Pre-existing back injury and workers' comp.
    • March
      • What is my workers' comp claim worth?
  • 2018
    • December
      • Workers' comp or group insurance.
      • Workers' compensation settlement.
    • November
      • Aggravation of pre-existing condition on the job.
    • May
      • Attorney Brian Sumrall Recognized Among Atlanta Super Lawyers
    • April
      • Damages for pain and suffering in a workers' comp case.
      • Georgia Workers' Compensation Trial.
  • 2017
    • November
      • Nurse injured on the job while lifting patients.
    • October
      • Fatal on the job injury.
      • Panel of physicians and workers' comp case.
    • September
      • Workers' compensation Independent Medical Evaluation (IME).
    • August
      • Surgery denied by workers' comp.
      • What is a Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) rating?
      • CRPS and workers' compensation claim.
    • May
      • What is my workers' comp claim worth?
      • Maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit in Georgia.
    • February
      • How long do I have to file a workers' compensation claim?
      • Taxes on workers' compensation benefits.
    • January
      • Workers' compensation rotator cuff injury.
  • 2016
    • December
      • Wrongful termination and workers' compensation claims.
      • Workers' comp adjuster will not return phone calls.
    • November
      • Workers comp claim denied.
      • Fatal workplace injury.
      • Choosing the best workers' comp attorney in Atlanta.
      • Workers' comp check is late.
      • Ankle replacement for workers' comp claim.
    • July
      • Deposition in a workers' compensation claim.
    • February
      • What is a WC-104 in a Georgia Workers' Comp Claim?
      • Denial of Georgia workers' compensation claim.
  • 2015
    • December
      • Choosing a doctor for your workers' comp claim.
    • November
      • Chemicals in workplace causing disease or injury.
    • October
      • Group insurance or workers' comp.
    • September
      • How to choose the best Atlanta workers' comp attorney.
    • August
      • Suing employer for workers' compensation claim.
    • July
      • Workers' compensation lifetime medical treatment.
      • Should I file a workers' compensation claim?
      • Jury trial for workers' compensation claim.
      • Workers' compensation death benefits.
      • What are my rights if I am injured on the job?
    • June
      • Workers' Compensation Settlement in Georgia.
      • Best Atlanta workers' compensation attorney.
      • Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and workers' compensation claims.
      • Nurses injured on the job.
      • What is a controvert in a workers' comp claim?
      • Back surgery following workers comp injury.
      • Workers' compensation salary.
      • Late workers' comp checks.
    • May
      • Work comp weekly benefits checks.
      • Jury verdict for workers' comp claim
    • April
      • Total knee replacement under workers' comp.
      • FMLA and workers' compensation.
    • March
      • Congratulations Andrew Lynch, Super Lawyer Rising Star 2015
      • Medicare and workers' compensation claim.
    • February
      • Work comp jury trial.
      • Mental disorders and workers' compensation claim.
      • Workers' Comp prescription medication.
    • January
      • Torn rotator cuff workers' comp injury.
  • 2014
    • December
      • Workers' comp settlement process.
    • October
      • Emergency treatment for workers' compensation claim.
    • September
      • Work related heart attacks.
    • August
      • Suspension of workers' comp benefits in Georgia.
    • July
      • Free consultation with attorney for workers' compensation claim.
      • Do I qualify for workers' comp benefits?
    • May
      • How long do workers' compensation benefits last?
    • April
      • FMLA and workers' compensation.
    • March
      • Should I hire a lawyer for my workers' comp case?
      • Workers' comp denied medical procedure.
      • Payment for surgery in workers' compensation settlement.
    • February
      • Jury award of damages in workers' compensation claim.
      • Punitive damages for work comp injury.
    • January
      • Job injury caused by unsafe work conditions.
      • Do I pay taxes on my workers' compensation checks?
  • 2013
    • December
      • Underpayment of workers' comp benefits.
    • November
      • Does workers' comp settlement end medical treatment.
      • Do I need an attorney who specializes in work comp?
      • Workers comp stopped sending checks.
    • October
      • Are past medical bills included in workers' comp settlement?
      • Unemployment and workers' compensation benefits.
      • Doctor released me to light duty work for workers' comp claim.
    • September
      • Should I settle my work comp case?
      • Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) workers' compensation benefits.
    • August
      • Knee surgery in workers' compensation claim.
      • Workers' comp and FMLA.
      • Weekly workers' comp check stopped.
      • Best outcome for workers' comp claim.
      • Statute of Limitations in workers' compensation.
    • July
      • Do I qualify for work comp benefits in Georgia?
      • Workers' comp or group health insurance.
      • Are pre-existing conditions covered by workers' comp?
      • Pain and suffering damages for work comp case.
    • June
      • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and workers' compensation benefits.
      • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) caused by workers' comp injury.
      • Work comp refusing to pay medical bills.
      • Positive drug test after workers' comp injury.
      • Wrongful death workers' comp claim.
      • Deadline to settle workers' comp claim.
      • Should I sign a WC-207?
      • Federal versus state workers' compensation claim.
      • What is my workers' comp claim worth?
    • May
      • Suitable offer of light duty employment on a WC-240.
      • Should I hire a lawyer to help with my work comp case?
      • Is the company doctor working in your best interest?
    • April
      • Workers' comp checks constantly late.
      • Denial of physical therapy after work injury.
      • How to find top rated workers' compensation attorney.
      • Claiming disability benefits for work injury.
    • March
      • Catastrophic work injury.
      • Negligence and workers' comp claim.
      • Best outcome for workers' comp claim in Atlanta, GA?
      • Spinal cord stimulator paid for by workers' comp.
      • Reasonable and necessary treatment under the Georgia Workers' Comp Act.
    • February
      • Can I appeal denial of my workers' compensation claim?
      • Do I pay taxes on workers' compensation check?
      • How long does workers' comp pay for medical treatment?
      • Employment attorney for workers' compensation claim.
      • Unemployment benefits and workers' comp claim.
    • January
      • Aggravation of pre-existing condition on the job.
      • How long does the workers' comp carrier have to send a settlement check?
      • Starting workers' comp benefits.
      • Do I have to see a company doctor after a job injury?
      • Can a jury award a settlement in a workers' comp claim?
      • Rear ended while working.
      • Deadlines for mailing settlement check in workers' compensation claim.
  • 2012
    • December
      • Workers' comp scheduled an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME).
      • Psychological treatment for workers' comp injury.
      • Will the workers' comp carrier pay the cost of surgery in a settlement instead of providing the surgery?
    • November
      • Knee surgery after work injury.
      • Attorney's fee for Georgia workers' comp claims.
      • Workers' comp check always late.
      • Workers' compensation job search in Georgia.
      • Workers' comp stopped sending my checks.
      • Are pre-existing conditions covered under workers' comp?
    • October
      • Workers' comp back surgery.
      • Workers' comp trials in Georgia.
      • Choosing the right doctor for a workers' comp claim.
      • Returning to work after a workers' comp injury.
      • Motor vehicle accident on the job.
      • Child support lien and workers' compensation claim.
      • Statute of Limitations for Georgia workers' compensation claim.
    • September
      • Tractor trailer work injury.
      • Can I file a workers' compensation claim?
      • Disabled after work injury.
      • What are my rights if I am injured on the job?
    • August
      • Pain and suffering damages in a Georgia workers' comp claim.
      • Group health insurance versus workers' comp.
      • A PPD rating does not mean your claim is closed.
      • Work related motor vehicle accident.
      • On the job car accident.
      • Delays in authorization of workers' comp MRI.
      • Confrontation with supervisor following work injury.
    • July
      • Workers comp drug test.
      • Fired after a job injury.
    • June
      • My workers' compensation check is late.
      • Workers' comp negligence.
      • Caps on workers' compensation damages in Georgia.
      • My workers' comp claim was denied.
      • Private investigators and workers' compensation claims.
      • How can I settle my workers' compensation case?
      • Workers' compensation required to pay for mileage.
      • The importance of having a personal relationship with your workers' comp lawyer.
      • Delays in workers' compensation medical treatment or testing.
      • Light duty work following a Georgia workers' comp injury.
      • Fired after filing workers' comp claim.
    • May
      • Should I return to work after a job injury?
      • Work related trucking accident.
      • Can I sue my employer for a workers' compensation claim?
      • Cell phone tower workers at increased risk.
      • Surgery denied based on utilization review.
      • Workers' compensation adjuster won't return my phone calls.
      • Insurance company requesting second opinion in workers' compensation claim.
      • Work related motor vehicle accident.
      • What are my rights if I am hurt at work?
    • April
      • Will the insurance company hire a private investigator to follow you after filing a workers' compensation claim?
      • Terminated after filing a workers' comp claim.
      • The value of a former defense attorney handling cases for Atlanta, GA injured workers.
      • Atlanta workers' compensation claim depositions.
      • Workers' compensation credit against short-term and long-term disability benefits.
      • Determining jurisdiction for a workers' compensation claim.
    • March
      • How long does it take to settle a Georgia workers' compensation claim?
      • Claims adjuster and recorded statements after work injury.
      • Time frame for Georgia workers' compensation hearings and Awards.
      • Atlanta workers' comp settlement process.
      • Injured at home following workers' compensation injury.
      • WC-207 Medical Authorization and Georgia Workers' Compensation Claims.
    • February
      • Fired because of a Georgia workers' comp claim.
      • Can a judge order a settlement in a Georgia workers' compensation claim?
      • Georgia workers' compensation pain and suffering.
      • My Georgia workers' compensation benefits reduced to $334 per week.
      • Do I have to pay taxes on my workers' compensation check?
    • January
      • Is it wrong to file a workers' compensation claim?
      • Jury trials and Georgia workers' compensation claims.
  • 2011
    • December
      • Can an insurance company just stop paying workers' compensation checks?
      • Total knee replacements and Atlanta, GA workers' compensation claims.
    • November
      • Late workers' compensation check.
    • October
      • How long does it take for the workers' compensation insurer to commence income benefits.
      • Delay in Georgia workers' compensation cases.
    • September
      • Workers' compensation benefits and Social Security Disability benefits.
    • August
      • Deciding whether to hire an attorney to assist with your Atlanta, GA workers' compensation claim.
      • Prescription medication and Atlanta, GA workers' comp claims.
      • Surgery in Georgia Workers' Compensation Claims.
      • Work related loss of vision.
    • July
      • Nurse Case Managers and Georgia Workers' Compensation Claim.
      • Atlanta, GA Workers' Compensation Settlement.
      • What is the proper jurisdiction for a Workers' Compensation claim?
    • June
      • Can I sue the insurance carrier for settlement in a Georgia workers' compensation claim?
      • Process of settling an Atlanta, GA workers' compensation claim.
      • Georgia weekly workers' compensation checks not on time.
    • May
      • Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) and Georgia workers' compensation injuries.
      • Can I receive unemployment benefits and workers' compensation benefits?
      • Workers' compensation income benefits and Social Security disability benefits.
      • Workers' compensation benefits and Social Security Disability benefits.
    • April
      • Disputes between insurance carriers in workers' compensation cases.
      • Injured on the job during "horseplay."
    • March
      • Penalties on late payment of Atlanta, GA workers' compensation income benefits.
      • Denial of workers' compensation claim based on subsequent intervening accident.
      • Workers' compensation motor vehicle accident.
    • February
      • The Georgia Workers' Compensation Fee Schedule.
      • Claims adjusters and Georgia Workers' Compensation claims.
      • Workers' compensation panel of physicians in Atlanta, GA workers' compensation claims.
      • Workers' compensation heart attacks and strokes.
    • January
      • Workers' compensation carrier refuses to pay for surgery related to job injury.
      • Mistreatment of oil rig workers after disaster and workers' compensation claims.
      • What is workers' compensation fraud?
      • Determining the value of an Atlanta, GA workers' compensation case.
  • 2010
    • December
      • Common Atlanta, GA workers' compensation injuries.
      • Common Atlanta, GA workers' compensation injuries.
      • What is a WC-206 Notice to Become a Party at Interest to an Atlanta, GA work injury case?
      • How does a WC-243 Request for Credit impact an Atlanta, GA workers' compensation claim?
    • November
      • What is a WC-243 Request for Credit and how does it impact a Georgia Workers' Compensation Claim?
      • Offers of light duty employment in Atlanta, GA workers' compensation claims.
      • You could be entitled to receive income benefits for your Atlanta, GA workers' compensation claim if you are still working.
      • Settling an Atlanta, GA workers' compensation claim.
      • Right to trial & Georgia Workers' Compensation Claims
    • October
      • Termination as a result of a Georgia workers' compensation claim.
      • Medical treatment and Georgia workers' compensation claims.
      • Gradual onset workers' compensation injuries.
      • GA Workers' Compensation Claims & Independent contractor
    • September
      • A positive drug test is not always a bar to your Atlanta workers' compensation claim.
      • What if my Atlanta, GA workers' compensation claim is denied?
      • Deadlines for filing an Atlanta workers' compensation claim.
      • Pre-existing conditions and Atlanta, GA workers' compensation claims.
      • You are still entitled to workers' compensation benefits even if you were at fault for your on the job injury.
    • August
      • Reasons to Hire an Attorney to Assist With an Atlanta Work Comp Claim
      • Having an Atlanta workers' compensation attorney who has worked for insurance companies can benefit your case.
    • July
      • Welcome to our Atlanta Worker's Compensation Blog
  • 1900
    • January
      • Shoulder surgery following work injury.
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