Employers conducting post-accident drug and alcohol test will face scrutiny by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration under the new regulation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its final rules on electronic reporting of workplace injuries and
Georgia, like many other states, places workers’ compensation way down its list of legislative priorities. It is likely difficult to see any legislative “fix,” or “clarification” if an ambiguity in workers’ compensation law exists. And the task of interpretation
As I have mentioned, some employers often employ the “blame game” to point fingers at every potential cause other than their own liability when it comes to workers’ comp. Yet, the truth is far more powerful than anything else.
On April 28, in the case of Castellanos v. Next Door Company, the FL Supreme Court issued a decision to strike down a cap on attorney fees. Marvin Castellanos is an injured employee who sued his employer Next Door
Last Thursday I went to court against a very aggressive defense attorney and had the liberty of witnessing an equally aggressive Judge who ensured that my client’s rights were also protected. What a breath of fresh air. I know we
Pretrial Issues/Motions/Conference Calls Alternatives to Having Your Day In Court By: The Honorable Nicole D. Tifverman, Julie M. Poirier and J. Benson Ward A General Background Of The Workers’ Compensation System Workers’ Compensation in Georgia is a
Everyone agrees that we have a duty to protect those who protect us, like our heroic firefighters and other emergency personnel. Unfortunately, this has not always been the case when it comes to firefighters whose work causes them to
The sword wielded by OSHA may be getting a lot mightier. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for American workers, and federal law gives it the power to conduct
What a fantastic way to welcome 2016! I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love for this gracious and extraordinary gift from my client. Each week I learn lessons from the strength, resilience and determination of my injured workers. Kindness
What happens when a workers’ compensation claims administrator disagrees with a primary doctor and rejects a medical treatment? This scenario is not uncommon: employee hurt at work, employee needs medication, employee’s doctor prescribes medication, employee’s treatment is evaluated by