Recent Posts in Workers' Compensation Posted By Chestnut & Beller 22-Apr-2019 The Process for Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim When you’re hurt on the job, you may be entitled to compensation under Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws. But even if you already know that you want to file a claim, it can be daunting to face the process alone — especially ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 10-Apr-2019 What Is the Defense Base Act (DBA)? Enacted back in 1941, the Defense Base Act (DBA) protects American civilians and contractors who worked for the U.S. military or government overseas, offering them a legal recourse for any injuries they sustain. A form of workers’ compensation ... Continue Reading Posted By Herbert Chestnut & Associates 11-Mar-2019 The Most Common Injuries in the Healthcare Industry Healthcare workers play a vital role in our society. After all, we all use their services in some capacity, whether you visit the hospital, regularly see your doctor, or rely on at-home care and assistance. In addition to having such great ... Continue Reading Posted By Herbert Chestnut & Associates 4-Mar-2019 What Are the Most Dangerous Occupations? Any job can be potentially dangerous. Whether you sit at a desk and type all day or work on a construction site, there is a chance that you can be injured or develop an occupational illness caused by your environment. That said, some occupations are ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 26-Feb-2019 Can I Receive Workers' Compensation Benefits for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are common workplace injuries. While it might not seem like the typical on-the-job injury that occurs after a one-time incident, you can still obtain workers’ compensation benefits for ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 19-Feb-2019 Can I File a Lawsuit for a Workplace Injury? Workers’ compensation is not a fault-based system. If you or your employer acted negligently, or failed to take proper safety precautions, resulting in an accident that injured you, you would still be entitled to receive workers’ ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 14-Jan-2019 What Do Workers' Compensation Benefits Cover? After being injured in a workplace accident, one of your first steps should be to file for workers’ compensation benefits. State laws require most employers to carry workers’ compensation in the event that an employee is injured on the ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 8-Jan-2019 Can I Still Receive Workers' Compensation Benefits if the Accident Was My Fault? Accidents happen, even at work. If you sustained an injury while performing your job duties, you might be wondering if you are still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you were either partly or completely to blame for the accident ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 21-Dec-2018 What Happens if I Am Injured in a Car Accident While On-the-Job? For many, driving is part of their work duties. Given that motor vehicle accidents are incredibly common, it is a given that it is not uncommon for those employees to get involved in accidents, whether it be their fault or the fault of another ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 12-Dec-2018 Tips for the Independent Medical Examination If you are in the process of filing for workers’ compensation benefits after having sustained an injury while performing your work duties, you will likely be asked to attend an independent medical examination. If the insurance company sets up ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 20-Nov-2018 How Are Workers' Compensation Benefits Calculated? If you suffered an injury at your place of work, then you probably know that you are able to apply for workers’ compensation benefits, which can help keep you afloat and pay for medical care related to your injury while you take time to ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 13-Nov-2018 What Are My Rights As An Injured Worker? For many injured employees, the workers’ compensation claims process might seem intimidating and some might not fully understand their rights. If you sustained an injury while performing your job duties, it is imperative that you know your ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 30-Oct-2018 Should I File a Workers' Compensation or Personal Injury Claim? If you have never filed for workers’ compensation benefits before and were recently injured on the job, this is likely a very confusing and overwhelming experience for you as you try to figure out what your next steps should be. Injuries that ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 10-Oct-2018 Can I Still Get Workers' Compensation if the Accident Was My Fault? If you were hurt at your place of work and believe that you might have been at fault for it, you are probably wondering if you are still entitled to receiving workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ compensation system is not ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 25-Sep-2018 Can I Get Workers' Compensation for My Skin Disorder? When we think of workers’ compensation and what it covers, we tend to think of broken bones, deep lacerations, or concussions caused by unfortunate accidents. However, not all injuries are caused by slips and falls or on-the-job car accidents. ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 11-Sep-2018 Can Workers' Compensation Cover Mental Illness? Employees can suffer a number of injuries and problems due to their work and, if you suffer from emotional or mental health issues that were caused by your job, you might be wondering if such injuries are also covered by workers’ compensation. ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 15-Aug-2018 Dealing with the Insurance Adjuster After Filing a Workers' Comp Claim If you were injured at your place of work and filed a workers’ compensation claim, you can expect to be contacted by your employer’s insurance company. The insurance adjuster who reaches out to you might do so via phone, email, or even a ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 8-Aug-2018 When Can An Employer Deny a Workers' Compensation Claim? After suffering a workplace injury, your next step is to initiate the claims process, which includes a number of different steps. If not conducted properly, or if there is an issue regarding the claim itself, your workers’ compensation claim ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 27-Jul-2018 Why Do I Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney? If you have recently sustained a workplace injury, you are likely covered by workers’ compensation insurance and are eligible for benefits that can cover your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages. Unfortunately, while this might sound ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 11-Jul-2018 How Are Workers' Compensation Benefits Paid? After being injured in a workplace accident, you will likely be able to secure workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits will cover any necessary medical treatment that is related to your injury as well as your lost wages. That said, the ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 22-Jun-2018 What Are the Most Common Occupational Illnesses? Thousands of workers are injured and file workers’ compensation claims every year. Even in seemingly safe work environments, an employee can develop a harmful condition or sustain an injury from an accident. In fact, some of the most common ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 8-Jun-2018 How to Handle Your Workers' Compensation Independent Medical Examination (IME) After filing for workers’ compensation benefits, you will likely have to be examined by a physician chosen by your employer’s insurance company. This is referred to as an independent medical examination (IME) and its results can ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 18-May-2018 Things to Know Before Settling Your Workers' Compensation Claim If you sustained or developed an injury while performing your work duties and are now in the process of pursuing workers’ compensation benefits, you might be offered a lump sum settlement. Before you consider such an offer, there are some ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 4-May-2018 How Social Media Can Harm Your Workers' Compensation Claim Social media has a nearly unavoidable presence in our lives nowadays, beckoning us to share every detail of our lives with friends, family, acquaintances, and co-workers. For most, this is a useful tool that keeps us feeling connected in ways that ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 18-Apr-2018 What Workers' Compensation Insurance Companies Know About You Upon filing your workers’ compensation claim, your employer’s insurance company will begin obtaining as much background information as possible about you. Surprisingly, they can actually collect a vast amount of information about without ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 5-Apr-2018 What Records Do I Need to Keep for My Workers' Compensation Claim? In any legal matter, organized and detailed record-keeping is a key element. If you were injured at work, you should keep that in mind as you move forward with the process of filing your workers’ compensation claim. Properly managing your ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 13-Mar-2018 Common Wear and Tear Injuries in the Workplace Not all injuries sustained at work occur as a result of a one-time incident. In fact, oftentimes, employees develop wear and tear injuries, also known as repetitive stress injuries, from performing their work duties. Repetitive stress injuries ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 2-Mar-2018 What You Should Know Before You Settle Your Claim If you sustained an injury at work and are now in the process of pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, you might be considering the prospect of accepting a settlement offer to resolve your case. Depending on the circumstances of your ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 14-Feb-2018 Myths About Workers' Compensation Claims There are a lot of preconceptions out there regarding workers’ compensation claims and those who file for them. Unfortunately, these are largely negative and harmful to those seeking compensation for injuries sustained at their place of work. ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 9-Feb-2018 How Can I Prepare for my Workers' Compensation Hearing? Filing for workers’ compensation benefits can be an overwhelming experience, especially if this is your first time. However, preparation is the key to most things in life, so it is crucial to understand what you can do to ensure you receive the ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 17-Jan-2018 Can You Get Workers' Compensation for PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that affects countless individuals. In some cases, it is possible for workers’ comp to cover their symptoms, though it depends on the circumstances of one’s situation. Given that this ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 3-Jan-2018 What You Need to Know About Protecting Your Rights After a Work Injury In every state in the country, employers are required to provide employees a reasonably safe and healthy work environment. Unfortunately, not all employers fulfill this duty and, as a result, employees sustain injuries that can range from mild to ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 26-Dec-2017 Do I Really Need an Attorney for My Workers' Comp Case? If you have suffered an injury on the job and are wondering whether to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer, the answer depends on the seriousness of your injury and the specific complexities of your case. Representing Yourself You may be able ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 21-Dec-2017 Can I Be Terminated While Receiving Workers' Comp? According to federal and state employment laws, your company does not have to keep your position open while you are receiving workers’ compensation. If you are an at-will employee, you may be fired for any reason at any time, without any ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 28-Nov-2017 Workers' Comp Denials & Your Options If your workers’ compensation claim was denied, your claims administrator has determined that your injury or illness is not covered under workers’ comp policies in Georgia. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean your claim for benefits is ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 17-Oct-2017 Workers' Compensation Benefits & Returning to Work When you are injured at the workplace, you have a right to workers’ compensation benefits while you recover. Workers’ compensation benefits may continue as long as you are unable to work and earn wages, meaning that your employer’s ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 3-Oct-2017 Workers' Compensation vs. Personal Injury Lawsuits Have you suffered an injury on the job or while performing your work duties? If so, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim to pay your medical bills and obtain financial compensation due to lost wages from missing work to ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 21-Sep-2017 Five Occupations with a High Risk of Hearing Loss If you’ve ever been around loud noises, you know how painful it can be for your ears. It should come as little surprise that workers who are around these noises every day are at a significantly higher risk of occupational hearing loss. Even ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 7-Sep-2017 Three Common Workers' Comp Filing Mistakes Workers’ compensation is designed to help injured employees receive the treatment they need while also protecting their employers from lawsuits against them. Yet, despite this program’s intended protective nature, worker’s ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 19-Jul-2017 How to Move Your Workers' Comp Case Along Your workers’ compensation claim is important to ensure that you and your family receive the financial support you need while you recover from your work-related injuries. These claims can drag on for months, though, which can be frustrating ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 19-Jun-2017 The True Danger of Longshore Work When it comes to dangerous professions, longshore workers are right up there with the riskiest. Longshoremen are required to work from dangerous heights using heavy equipment and lifting heavy objects in a fast-paced environment where even one small ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 2-Jun-2017 June is National Safety Month National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, in our homes, on the road, and in our communities. Sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC) and thousands of organizations throughout the nation, this is the ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 16-May-2017 Eye Injuries in the Workplace Eye injuries in the workplace are quite common. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 20,000 workplace eye injuries occur annually. These injuries range from an eye strain to severe trauma which results in permanent damage and ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 20-Apr-2017 Workers' Comp & Work Vehicle Accidents Most people associate workers’ compensation with an employee who is injured by a fall or while using machinery. However, there are many cases where an injury on the job involves operating a company vehicle. What is Respondeat Superior? The ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 11-Apr-2017 Timeline of a Workers' Comp Claim So you’ve been injured at work and are looking to file a workers’ compensation claim. This is a good decision; a workers’ compensation claim can get you the financial relief you and your loved ones need while you are recovering from ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 10-Mar-2017 What to Do After a Work Injury Workplace injuries are more common than most people think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3.4 cases of on-the-job injury out of every 100 Georgia workers are reported annually. After a workplace injury, it is imperative to perform the ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 24-Jan-2017 How Does Corruption Hurt Workers' Comp Claims? From cuts to burns to falling from ladders, avoiding workplace injury is virtually unavoidable. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 2.9 million reported nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in private industries from ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 9-Jan-2017 Toxic Chemical Exposure and Workers' Comp Today, the average person encounters many types of toxic substances. According to the Global Healing Center, people might encounter up to 2,100,000 toxins daily. These contaminants can reach us by air, by food, and, as we’ve seen in Flint, ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 28-Dec-2016 Georgia Firefighters Still Fighting for Cancer Workers' Compensation Firefighters are consistently in the middle of some of the most dangerous and trickiest situations one could imagine. From putting out a house fire to saving lives after a car accident, there are plenty of reasons to appreciate firefighters. However, ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 21-Dec-2016 If I Get Injured While at Work in Georgia, Am I Allowed to Sue My Employer? A work-related injury can both take you off your feet and take heaps of money out of your savings account as you attempt to pay medical bills and make ends meet while you recover. In Georgia, you can use the state’s workers’ compensation ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 18-Nov-2016 Are Prosthetic Limbs Covered by Workers' Compensation? One of the severest workplace injuries is a full limb amputation. This injury typically occurs most often in an industrial setting, such as a machining factory, or in commercial vehicle collisions. Workers are devastated by the outcome of an ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 11-Nov-2016 Opioid Prescriptions in Workers' Comp Packages in Decline The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has been seeing a noticeable decline in the number of opioid painkiller prescriptions written for injured workers as part of a workers’ comp benefits package. The organization created a ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 21-Oct-2016 Common Injuries Claimed Under Workers Compensation Nobody ever expects to suffer an injury at work. In fact, many employers dedicate a considerable portion of their time and budgets to educating workers on proper safety procedures and overhauling facilities to adhere to modern safety codes. ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 14-Oct-2016 Labor Department Calls for Federal Oversight of Workers' Comp A new report from the United States Department of Labor asserts that state workers compensation laws are heading in the “wrong direction,” calling for the “exploration” of federal oversight and federal minimum benefits. ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 21-Sep-2016 Surgery Rates for Workers' Comp Vary Widely Across States According to a study conducted by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), hospital rates for outpatient surgery paid by workers’ compensation tend to vary greatly between states, with costs generally being lower in states that have ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 14-Sep-2016 How Do Convenience Packs Affect My Workers' Compensation? Are you or a loved one receiving medications and supplies under workers’ compensation in the form of “convenience packs?” If you are, there is a solid likelihood that you are being taken advantage of without your knowledge. For ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 27-Apr-2016 Was Your Workers' Comp Claim Denied? Suffering a workplace injury can be distressing enough, especially when a person is denied their entitled workers’ compensation benefits. Whether it the result of a clerical error or a rejection from your claims administrator, a workers’ ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 14-Jan-2016 How Long Do I Have to File a Workers' Comp Claim in GA? Statute of Limitations on Filing a Workers' Comp Claim Workers’ compensation claims in Georgia must be filed within one year of a person’s injury in order to be valid. While other types of personal injury suits are subject to a ... Continue Reading Posted By Chestnut & Beller 18-Dec-2015 Injured at Work? Here are Your Next Steps Have you suffered a work-related injury? You may be able to seek compensation for lost wages and medical expenses under workers’ compensation. While many are aware that this program exists, a large number of people do not know exactly what they ... Continue Reading
