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Pre-existing back injury and workers' comp. April 19, 2019

Many workers' compensation carriers attempt to deny work injuries alleging a pre-existing condition. However, in Georgia, an aggravation of a pre-existing condition should be covered by the workers' compensation act. However, a work comp carrier is only required to pay for ...

Pre-existing back injury and workers' comp. April 19, 2019
Many workers' compensation carriers attempt to deny work injuries alleging a pre-existing condition. However, in Georgia, an aggravation of a pre-existing condition should be covered by the workers' ...
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What is my workers' comp claim worth? March 29, 2019
The value of every workers' compensation claim is different. When considering the value of a work injury claim, one must look at whether the claim is accepted as compensable, the weekly workers' comp ...
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Workers' comp or group insurance. December 12, 2018
If you are injured on the job, you should report the injury immediately to a supervisor. If you require medical attention as a result of a job injury , you should also requet medical attention from ...
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Workers' compensation settlement. December 6, 2018
In Georgia workers' compensation claims , settlement is a voluntary process. A jury cannot award a settlement and a judge cannot award a settlement. The only way to settle a workers' compensation ...
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Aggravation of pre-existing condition on the job. November 26, 2018
Under Georgia workers' compensation law , a workers' compensation carrier is required to provide treatment for an aggravation of a pre-existing condition. However, they are only required to provide ...
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Attorney Brian Sumrall Recognized Among Atlanta Super Lawyers May 10, 2018
Attorney Sumrall Moves from Rising Star to Super Lawyer Status in 2018 Attorney Brian H. Sumrall has been recognized once again by Super Lawyers as one of Atlanta’s top workers’ compensation ...
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