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Blog entries written to keep Georgia residents informed about a variety of topics related to personal injury law.

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    Settling Your Workers’ Comp Case While on SSDI or Medicare

    If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and are on Medicare, you need…

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    Hit by a Semi in Georgia? Evidence Trucking Companies Can Legally Destroy

    After you are in a crash with a semi-truck, you might assume that evidence…

  • Construction worker in yellow safety vest sitting on floor, holding head, next to yellow hard hat.

    Late or Missing Workers’ Comp Check in Georgia? Your Right to a 15% Penalty

    If you are owed a weekly workers’ compensation check in Georgia, you rely on…

  • Young woman in white shirt and jeans sitting at desk, holding her lower back in discomfort.

    Georgia Motorcycle Helmet Law: Can Not Wearing One Reduce Your Accident Claim?

    Georgia has very strict helmet laws for motorcyclists. Every motorcyclist is required to wear…

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    Can I Get a Second Opinion in a Georgia Workers’ Comp Case?

    The medical opinions in your Georgia workers’ compensation case make up a big part…

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    What Does IME Mean in a Georgia Workers’ Compensation Case?

    If you are dealing with a workers’ compensation case in Georgia, you might see…

  • Person wearing a beige neck brace, holding the side of their neck.

    What is FCE in a Georgia Workers’ Compensation Case?

    In a Georgia workers’ compensation case, FCE stands for Functional Capacity Evaluation. This is…

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    What Does PPD Mean in Workers’ Compensation?

    In Georgia, PPD stands for Permanent Partial Disability. This is a benefit you receive…

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    Do I Have to Perform a Light-Duty Job Offered by My Employer in a Workers’ Comp Claim in Georgia?

    After a work injury, and while you are recovering, your employer might offer you…

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    Truck Accident Claims in Georgia: What Makes Them Different From Car Crashes

    Truck accidents are significantly more dangerous and damaging than car accidents. The injuries you…