General Releases are another matter altogether. In the majority of claims that are settled, the defense attorney will send over a release with varying language depending upon the attorney and the defense firm, but all variations upon a common theme, ergo, a release of all ...
Read MoreOnce the Stipulation and Agreement is approved, the Employer/Insurer will have 20 days to mail the settlement checks, pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. ...
View MoreThere are two types of Stipulation and Agreement that can be used to settle a Workers' Compensation claim; both are specifically authorized by ...
View MoreOnce a settlement has been reached, through mediation or through simple negotiations, the settlement must be approved by the State Board of Workers' ...
View MoreIn Workers' Compensation claims that also involve a third party tort claim that can be brought by or on behalf of the injured worker, such as an ...
View MoreSome Employer/Insurers in Workers' Compensation claims will wish to reach a structured settlement, with payments made to the Employee/Claimant over ...
View MoreA topic related to catastrophic injury claims, but not limited to them, is the topic of Medicare Set-Aside Allocations or trusts ("MSA's"). This is a ...
View MoreWhen handling and working towards settlement of a Workers' Compensation claim, there are various particular situations that may arise and specific ...
View MoreAnother potential category of exposure for the Employer/Insurer in the Workers' Compensation case is benefits for vocational rehabilitation. While ...
View MoreExposure for future medical care for the Employee/Claimant is a very important category of exposure for the Employer/Insurer in most Workers' ...
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