All of us have been affected in some way by the current health crisis, but those who have lost their jobs are struggling the most. If you’re wondering how you will make ends meet here in the state of Georgia, I’d like to quickly share some information that will hopefully help you navigate these difficult...
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Workers’ Compensation and Medical Benefits Explained by a Lawyer
One of the mainstays of workers’ compensation insurance is that there will be timely, reliable medical care available for injured workers. According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer/insurer are required to furnish the employee: “...such medical, surgical, and hospital care and other treatment, items, and services which are prescribed by a licensed physician, including...
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Wage Benefits Explained by a Lawyer
Under Georgia’s workers’ compensation system, there are three types of benefits an injured worker may be eligible to receive. These are: Indemnity Benefits (wage benefits); Medical Benefits; and Permanent Partial Disability Benefits (PPD). Too many times, people assume that you are also able to receive money for pain and suffering and emotional suffering — benefits...
Read MoreWhat should I do if I was severely injured in a car wreck?
You may already be aware of the standard protocol after a car wreck: survey the crash scene, check on all parties involved, and call 911 if someone sustains a serious injury. Then, exchange insurance information with the other driver, call the police, take pictures of the crash scene, and speak to witness. You may then...
Read MoreGary Martin Hays & Associates Move Atlanta Office to Historic Ponce Condominium
The Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates is pleased to announce they have moved their Atlanta office a few blocks west to Ponce de Leon Avenue. The new address is located at: 75 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30308. “The move will make it that much easier to serve...
Read MoreWhat You Should Do If You're in a Car Accident While Pregnant
Getting into a wreck while pregnant is a worst-case scenario for many expectant mothers. You not only have to worry about your own health but also the health and well-being of your unborn child. Even if you are involved in a small fender-bender during your first trimester and don’t feel hurt, it is vital you...
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation: We Understand This Is the Rest of Your Life
Ryan filed for workers’ compensation since he wasn’t able to work due to his injuries. He thought his employer and the business’s insurance company would be sympathetic to what he was going through. Then he realized they wanted nothing to do with him. “The only thing they want you to do is to go away...
Read MoreInjured in a car wreck? Beware of doctors who seek to fill their own pockets.
So you were just involved in a car wreck. You did all the right things: exchanged insurance information with the other driver, took pictures of the crash scene, and wrote down the names and phone numbers of witnesses. You even obtained a copy of the police report. All your ducks are in a row and...
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Rear-End Collisions and What to Do Afterward
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident. They account for 1.7 million accidents each year, leaving 17,000 dead and more than 500,000 injured. Odds are you will be involved in at least one or two fender-benders during your lifetime. Make sure you are prepared with our handy car accident checklist. Then call...
Read MoreSymptoms to Look Out for After a Car Accident
Accidents are sudden, violent events that can leave a person shaken and fearful. Unless the crash is truly devastating though, many people may not realize they are injured until later. Injury symptoms from a car accident can take up to 24 hours or more to manifest. We covered the reason for this in a previous...
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