Getting the Most Out of Your Panel of Physicians
As we all know, employers are required to provide reasonable medical treatment for work injuries. In exchange, employers can limit who the injured employee is allowed to see by posting a valid Panel of Physicians. A valid panel will have at
“New Supreme Court Ruling: Who is a “Supervisor” in Harassment Cases?”
Who is considered a “supervisor” can often determine liability in both workers’ compensation claims and in sexual harassment cases, although the standard of who is a “supervisor” is different. In sexual harassment s
“Price is Right” Appearance Leads to Workers’ Compensation Fraud Conviction
Come on down! You just committed workers’ compensation fraud for being on the Price is Right! A news story emerged out of Greenville, North Carolina this month about a postal worker who was convicted of workers’ compensation fraud in a claim
Addressing Suspicions of Malingering
Many times situations arise in cases that create a suspicion of symptom magnification or malingering. When this issue is present, there are concerns that the claimant may be exaggerating pain behaviors for financial incentive or to avoid
Social Media: A Powerful Tool in Your Investigational Arsenal
With almost 50% of the adult population of North America on Facebook, your Claimant more likely than not has a substantial Facebook trail. Not lagging far behind on the social media bandwagon are, to name a few: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Tum
Legislative Bill Caps Employer/Insurer Furnished Medical Benefits for Injured Workers
On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, the Georgia Senate voted 45-0 to pass legislation developed by the Advisory Council to the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. HB 154 now awaits the Governor’s signature before becoming law. According to GSI
One Step Closer to Administrative Workers’ Compensation in Tennessee
As one of only two states remaining where workers’ compensation matters are still hashed out in the courts, Tennessee may be sticking out like a sore thumb. Back in the Fall of 2012, we highlighted the Krohm/Bryant Report as being the shot acr
CASE LAW UPDATE
The end of 2012 brought with it important decisions in Georgia appellate courts affecting key issues in workers’ compensation claims. Below is a brief summary of three of the most recent decisions that addressed workers’ compensation issue
Just the Facts:The Any Evidence Standard and New Theories on Appeal
We wanted to update you on a recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals regarding the proper role of the superior courts on review and the difference between a fictional new injury and a cumulative trauma. In JMJ Plumbing, et. al. vs. Cudih