At times, a supervisor or supervisors will attempt to bully you into not reporting a claim. They may say things like, "I wouldn't file a claim if you want to keep your job." Or they may tell you there was no way you could have been hurt on the job, that it's impossible. First off, don't listen to …
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Let's be clear about one thing – workers' compensation insurance companies do not make money by paying out on claims. They make money by collecting premiums and investing that money. The more they have to pay out, the smaller their profit margin will be. One of the tools at their disposal …
Calculation of Indemnity Benefits
If you're injured on the job and cannot work, you may be entitled to a weekly check from the workers' compensation insurance carrier. There are many requirements for you to be eligible for workers' compensation, and we will address them in future posts; however, in this post, we will look at the …
Signing Documents
I recently had an experience where a client called me and told me his workers' compensation insurance carrier had sent him some forms to sign and send back. Whoa! Big red flag there. First of all, once an individual has an attorney, all communication must go through that attorney. Neither the …
Our New Athens Office
We've recently opened a new office in Athens. The new address is 525 South Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30605. The office is conveniently located on the corner of Milledge and Baxter streets, a few blocks from downtown and campus. There is parking behind the building. As always, we remain committed …
New Website Launched
Welcome to the new website of the law offices of Benjamin Y. Gerber, LLC! Feel free to browse the site to learn more about our firm. As always, click the "Contact Us" page to schedule a free consultation to learn more about how we can help protect your future and rights. …
