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Hi Team, One of the most often questions asked of Georgia workers’ compensation attorneys is “what wording should I use and what reasons should I list on my notice to controvert?” Here you go! Most Common Denial: No injury arising out of and in the course of...

This week’s tip covers the importance of MMI in Georgia (Spoiler- MMI is not very important in Georgia). JOHN’S GA TIP OF THE WEEK: The Importance (or lack thereof) of MMI In Georgia In short, Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) occurs when an injured worker’s work...

Greetings, The FL Dept. of Financial Services released the 2026 WC Maximum Compensation rate, $1,358, a 5% increase ($63).  This applies to all dates of accident from 12:00 am January 1, 2026 on….here is the link....

Hi Team, Hope everyone had very Happy Thanksgiving! Beware- Georgia has special rules for work-related hernia injures. JOHN’S GEORGIA TIP OF THE WEEK: Special Rules for Work-Related Hernia Injuries! In order for work-related hernia injuries to be found compensable...

Greetings, DOAH has released their annual report, sharing all of the stats about the FL WC system.   Below is the link to the whole report, but do not hit print unless you want 324 pages.  The report copvers DOAH’s fiscal year which is...

Team, This week’s tip is a simple one yet HUGELY important. Always make sure to document when an employee’s declines/refuses treatment under workers’ compensation. JOHN’S GEORGIA TIP OF THE WEEK: WHAT TO DO IF A CLAIMANT DECLINES MEDICAL TREATMENT UNDER WORKERS...

Greetings, just a reminder today to review everything carefully that came in from the claimants or their attorneys late last week to make sure there are no requests for a 1-time change.  See below for guidance, we have till 11:59 pm tonight to respond to...

11/26/2025 Editor: Felicia Wymer, Partner, Pensacola Office Author: Travis Coleman, Partner, Tampa Office Author: Katie Valley, Associate, Jacksonville Office Ashley Marie Machiela v. Flagler County School Board and PMA Insurance Company JCC Holley: Jacksonville...

11/17/2025 Greetings, we often say stupidity is a not defense.  For example, standing on a rolling chair to change a light bulb, throwing nails at co-workers, playing with fireworks at work, etc….all compensable claims in the caselaw. However, there is a line...

JOHN’S GEORGIA TIP OF THE WEEK: Is a Claimant’s Failure or Refusal to Use Safety Equipment Grounds for Denial? O.C.G.A. 34-9-17(a) states “no compensation shall be allowed for an injury or death due to the employee's willful misconduct, including intentionally...