If you have not checked out our firm website lately, we are excited to launch another interactive resource for you, our Workers’ Compensation Calculator, which includes a tool for calculating present value.
In addition, our Doctor Search has been completely upgraded to allow you to search for workers’ compensation doctors in Georgia based on location, area […]
by Kenneth A. David, Esq.
We have several workers’ comp tools for you:
Directory of Doctors in GA: Go to our webpage atatkinsdavid.com and use the Doctor Search function. Use the fields to narrow your search by specialty and location. If you want more information on any doctor, contact attorney Jennifer Smith at Jennifer.Smith@atkinsdavid.com or 404-446-4481.
Regional Panels: […]
by Alissa C. Atkins, Esq.
Lindy Kerr recently prepared a Post Job Offer Medical Questionnaire that employers can use to investigate pre-existing medical conditions in potential new hires. We recommend having all prospective new hires complete this or a similar form after an offer has been made to the prospective new employee. By doing so, employers can […]
by Kenneth A. David, Esq.
In workers’ comp, there is a form for almost anything. Not surprisingly, the Board just recently added another form – this one to report fraud. You can download the Fraud Report here. Although the form certainly makes it easier to report fraud, it does not make it any easier to prove […]
by Jennifer M. Smith, Esq.
Medical treatment is a huge component of workers’ compensation claims. It is important for employees to treat with good physicians who also understand the workers’ compensation system. In Georgia, the Panel of Physicians is a list of doctor and/or facilities authorized to treat an employee following a work injury. The employer, […]
by Kenneth A. David, Esq.
It is a rather regular occurrence that a claimant may file a claim against the wrong carrier (insurer) or TPA (servicing agent). What to do? First, it may or may not be the fault of the claimant’s attorney but the Board generally requires that the claimant’s attorney makes the correction. Employer, […]
by Lindy Z. Kerr, Esq.
The Georgia Worker’s Compensation Fee Schedule impacts workers’ compensation claims in a multitude of ways. It is not simply a listing of the maximum allowable reimbursement for medical procedures and services, but it also governs how information is communicated between the medical provider and employer/insurer. It also consists of several hundred […]
by Lindy Z. Kerr, Esq.
Some claims are just more difficult to manage efficiently and effectively than others. A difficult claim may be due in part to the type of injury sustained or the severity of the injury, the authorized treating physician on the claim, or even the attorney on the other side. Other times a […]
by Jennifer M. Smith, Esq.
Recently, our office has received several inquiries on whether the mileage reimbursement for injured workers has increased to $0.45 or $.50 per mile. The State Board of Workers’ Compensation confirmed that mileage reimbursement for claimants remains at $0.40 per mile. The mileage reimbursement increased from $0.28 per mile to $0.40 per […]
