Legal News and Oddities
What is my witness fee if I’m subpoenaed under the Georgia Civil Practice Act from outside the county?
Under O.C.G.A. § 24-10-24, if you receive a subpoena to testify in court in Georgia, whether for a workers’ compensation hearing or other …
Read MoreIs cutting off workers’ compensation benefits to illegal aliens a good idea?
There’s been a proposed bill for the Georgia Legislature that would attempt to change the current law in Georgia, which allows for workers’ compensation benefits regardless …
Read MoreWhom should I have testify at my Atlanta workers’ compensation hearing?
An Atlanta police officer is taking his Georgia workers’ compensation case to a hearing at the State Board of Workers’ Compensation in …
Read MoreCan I borrow money from my workers’ compensation attorney in Georgia?
The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Rules prohibit attorneys from lending money to their clients. Sometimes, unscrupulous attorneys will try to …
Read MoreMacon workers’ compensation administrative law judge orders access to Facebook and MySpace pages
If you have a Georgia workers’ compensation claim and use social media, such as MySpace, FaceBook, Foursquare, and the like, please be …
Read MoreGeorgia car crash victims can now get “crash reports” online
Suppose you are a truck driver or delivery person and have a crash while at work and “on the clock.” …
Read MoreHispanic workers’ fatality rate up 76% over past 15 years
USA Today recently reported that, while workplace fatalities are down overall, Hispanic workplace fatalities are significantly up right now. Certainly, if …
Read MoreGeorgians’ wages to go up on Friday, July 24th
As an Atlanta workers’ compensation attorney, I monitor developments in employee benefits and wages, as increases can affect injured workers’ temporary …
Read MoreAtlantans Vent about Georgia Workers’ Compensation Rights
The “vent” in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution allows readers a chance to display their frustrations. A few days ago, the following rhetorical question …
Read MoreInjured Workers in Atlanta Find Their Voice in Mos Def
While an injured worker in Atlanta should absolutely seek assistance from an expert workers’ compensation attorney in Atlanta, he may also find solace …
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