Is now the time to re-do that expensive MSA? Recent availability of generics to replace expensive drugs could mean big reductions
By Sarah Hegener Anglin, Esq. It is no secret that costly Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) can be an obstacle when settling a workers’ compensation claim. Prescription drugs are almost always the main cost driver of a
Atkins David welcomes our new Associate Kristi Oakes!
Kristi received her law degree from Mercer Law School, where she also received a certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research, and Drafting. At Mercer, she also received two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, given
A Short and Quick Guide to Crisis Management
The time to think about managing a workplace crisis is now. Crises can occur in any business at any time. When tragedy strikes, you must be ready to respond. Quick action will minimize the negative
Attorney-Client Privilege in Crisis Situations
By: Tyler Jones, Esq. When crisis hits, there is little time to consider the implications of every minor maneuver, communication, and decision that is made in what is likely a more than usually chaotic situation.
TTD/TPD Rates to Increase Effective July 1, 2019
By: Wesley R. Moore, Esq. Effective July 1, 2019, the cap on Georgia workers’ compensation benefits will see one of the largest increases over the past 20 years. The maximum Temporary Total Disability rate will
Stip Review: what is Hartman language and why is it included in settlement documents?
By: Wesley R. Moore, Esq. Each time a claim settles, the “stip,” or stipulation and agreement, must be executed by both the claimant and employer/insurer and submitted to the State Board of Workers’ Compensation for
Statute of Limitations on “All Issues” vs. “Change of Condition” Claims: when and what you can deny if the claimant has not treated or received benefits in a long time
By: Wesley R. Moore, Esq. When a claimant has waited one year or more in between receiving medical treatment for an occupational injury, it can be confusing to figure out whether the employer/insurer can deny
Taking Credit: How to Reduce the Benefits You Owe
By: Jarvis B. Läkemäker, Esq. A quick reminder that you can use WC-243 to reduce or eliminate your TTD exposure if an employee receives other post accident benefits. a. Unemployment – you get a dollar
What CMS Wants: CMS Criteria When Reviewing An MSA
By: Jarvis B. Läkemäker, Esq. In December we discussed when you should have an MSA done and when you would need the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval. We provided a Medicare Checklist
Claimant Characteristics Useful Predictor of Opioid Prescription Rates: Doctors Prescribe More Opioids for Patients That Are Older, Rural or in the Construction Industry
By: Jarvis B. Läkemäker A recent study found that a patient’s demographics and type of employment may correlate to the amount of opioids they are prescribed. In its study, Correlates of Opioid Dispensing, the Workers