In Georgia and in states all across the country, American’s injured on the job depend on the workers’ compensation system to provide financial assistance for medical expenses, lost wages and other costs resulting from a work-related injury. While this system is often the only thing that keeps …
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Will Workers’ Comp Pay for a Therapist or Psychologist in Georgia?
Being injured at work can affect an employee’s mental health. Whether you’re hurt while on the clock or off, mental health concerns arise from many different causes. For example, the injury may stem from a traumatic event, such as workplace violence or a serious car accident. Being out of work can …
Workers’ Compensation, Explained (In 800 Words)
Published with permission from WILG.org and Peter Rousmaniere, one of the leading commentators on workers' compensation issues in the country. Workers’ compensation is a safety net which helps people after an injury at work. For the worker, the originally expressed purpose was to fairly compensate …
10 Common Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied
Your workers’ compensation claim was denied. But why? People get hurt on the job every day. Many times, an injured worker’s claim is denied by the insurance company for no apparent reason to that injured worker. Through the years, our team has come across many reasons for denying legitimate …
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Attorney Tom Holder Named a 2020 Best Lawyer
Here at Gerber & Holder Attorneys at Law, we’re proud to boast that one of our firm founders, Tom Holder, has been recognized by Best Lawyers in its 26th Edition as a top attorney for his success in Workers’ Compensation Law—Claimant. About Best Lawyers Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 and has …
Pedestrian Accidents & the Danger It Poses to Georgia’s Roadside Workers
Pedestrian accidents and deaths are on the rise in Georgia. That’s according to the 2018 Governors Highway Safety Association report recently released. Among the injuries and fatalities are utility workers, construction crew members, and emergency services individuals who frequently conduct work on …
