Greetings, by special request, here is an updated Tip on the 120-day rule.  See below for my original Tip on the Churchill case from 2023 that really changed how we handle the 120. Within 14 days of the initial provision of benefits, the E/C has 3 choices: accept...

Happy Thursday, Team, This week’s tip is a reminder to BEWARE of Georgia’ special rules for work-related hernia injuries (very specific)! For work-related hernia injuries to be found compensable in Georgia, the Claimant “must definitely prove to the satisfaction of...

Greetings, we are seeing a new tactic by claimant’s attorneys trying to get attorney fees in regard to seeking costs. Recently, on a number of Petitions for Benefits, I have seen claimant attorneys claim a specific amount of costs, albeit usually very low, like $3.25...