In a Georgia workers’ compensation case, FCE stands for Functional Capacity Evaluation. This is a very detailed physical assessment that measures your endurance, mobility, and strength to do work-related tasks after your injury. The evaluation can play a big part in determining your work restrictions or the value of your claim. It is important to…
In Georgia, PPD stands for Permanent Partial Disability. This is a benefit you receive if you suffer a lasting impairment because of your work-related injury. PPD benefits are commonly misunderstood. This is often because it comes later in the claim and involves complicated factors. Understanding how it works, and whether you are owed PPD, is…
After a work injury, and while you are recovering, your employer might offer you a light-duty job. If so, do you have to accept it? You might feel pressured to do so, even if it seems difficult or against the doctor’s orders. Understanding when you should or shouldn’t take the employer up on their offer…
In Georgia, TTD stands for Temporary Total Disability. This is a wage replacement benefit you get paid when you’re unable to work because of a job-related injury. TTD is one of the most important financial protections you have. Understanding how it works can be complicated, but an experienced attorney is here to help. At Underwood…
How long it will take to get a workers’ compensation settlement in Georgia will depend greatly on your individual case. Some cases resolve within a few months, while others can take over a year. Much will depend on how severe your injury was, whether you’ve reached maximum medical improvement (MMI), and whether the insurance company…
When you’re injured at work, usually the Georgia workers’ compensation system is the first to step in and pay your damages. It can help cover medical treatment, wage benefits, and more. But when your injury is not from your employer, but a subcontractor, you might have additional rights to compensation from the subcontractor. Georgia law…
If you were hurt while at work, most injury claims go through workers’ compensation. This is usually the only option for benefits. However, there are exceptions where you can sue the employer directly. These usually involve situations where the employer purposefully ignored unsafe conditions, hazards, or removed safety equipment. The other option is when your…
In a Georgia workers’ compensation case, there a lot of forms you will have to deal with. Few are more confusing or more important than the WC-240. If you’re suffering from a work injury, knowing how this form works is incredibly important. It can affect your medical treatment, income, and other legal rights. The right…
If you need surgery after a work injury, but the request is denied, it can feel hopeless. Workers’ compensation is supposed to approve all reasonable and necessary medical treatment. This should be based on the recommending physician, but insurance companies often push back or deny surgery to try to save money. This can leave you…
After a work-related injury in Dougherty County, GA, can be devastating to your life and finances. You have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim to seek the compensation you’re owed after the accident. The process can feel daunting, even if it’s designed to help employees. The right attorney guides you through the process…