Personal Injury
How are Child Injury Settlements Handled in Georgia?When a child is injured due to someone else’s negligence, the legal process for resolving the claim is very different from an adult injury case. Georgia law includes specific safeguards to ensure any settlement truly protects the child’s best interests, both now and in the future. F...
Bus Accident
Can I File a Claim If I Was Injured on a MARTA Bus in Atlanta?If you were injured on a MARTA bus in Atlanta, you may be able to file a claim, but the process is different from a typical accident case. Special notice requirements, shorter deadlines, and government procedures can all affect your ability to recover compensation. Acting quickly an...
Bus Accident
Who Is Responsible for a City Bus Accident in Georgia?City bus crashes can be especially complex because liability is not always limited to one person or entity. Responsibility often depends on the circumstances of the crash and may involve the bus driver, the city or transit authority that owns or operates the bus, a private bus compa...
Bus Accident
How Long Do I Have to File a Bus Accident Claim in Georgia?How long you have to file a bus accident lawsuit in Georgia often depends on who is liable for the accident. You could have two years or much less time to act. If you fail to take action before the time expires, you risk recovering nothing
Bus Accident
What Should I Do After a Bus Accident in Georgia?After a bus accident in Georgia, the steps you take in the hours and days that follow can directly affect your health and your ability to recover compensation. Seeking medical attention, documenting the scene, and reporting the crash are all important early actions. Acting quickly c...
Personal Injury
What Damages Can I Recover After a Bus Accident?The damages you can recover after a bus accident depend on the specific facts of your case and the severity of your injuries. Georgia law allows injured victims to pursue compensation for both financial losses and the personal impact the crash has had on their lives. These damages m...
Workers’ Compensation
What Is LOV in Workers’ Comp?You may be seeing the abbreviation LOV in your workers’ compensation paperwork and wondering, what is LOV in workers’ comp? LOV means “Last Office Visit.” It is a medical shorthand used by treating providers to mark the date you were last examined in the office.
Workers’ Compensation
How to Prove Cumulative Trauma in a Workers’ Comp Claim?If your pain built up over time, you may be wondering how to prove cumulative trauma in a workers’ comp claim. Many employees suffer repetitive stress injuries from daily tasks, not a single accident. You are not alone. Our Workers’ Compensation team handles repetitive trauma ...
Workers’ Compensation
What Is Compromise and Release in Workers’ Comp?If you are dealing with a workers’ compensation claim in Georgia, you may eventually hear the term “compromise and release.” A compromise and release in a workers’ compensation case
Workers’ Compensation
What Does EE Mean in Workers’ Compensation?Workers’ compensation terminology can be confusing. If your case is underway, you may be wondering what EE means in workers’ compensation cases. The abbreviation stands for “employee.”
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Workers’ Compensation
What Is PTP in Workers’ Comp?PTP stands for Primary Treating Physician, the main doctor authorized to treat your workers’ compensation injury in Georgia.
Your PTP controls critical aspects of your claim—authorizing treatment, determining when you’...
Workers’ Compensation
What Does LWEC Mean in Workers’ Comp?LWEC stands for Loss of Wage Earning Capacity, a type of workers’ compensation benefit available in Georgia when permanent work restrictions prevent you from earning what you made before your injury.
Unlike temporary disability ben...