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Happy Wednesday! This week’s tip concerns the Claimant’s right to a one-time IME with a doctor of their choice – commonly referred to a “202e IME.” Under O.C.G.A 34-9-202(e), (hence the nickname “202e IME”), the employee, after an accepted and compensable claim and...

Greetings, Hope everyone’s new year is off to a good start so far.  I am sure we will start seeing the usual January influx of WC injuries at Employer holiday events.   Compensable?  It depends. (This same analysis applies to all events...

Hey team, Hit the ground running in 2026 with the following “End of the Year Checklist:” File WC-104 If a claimant is out of work, receiving TTD benefits, and has been released to light duty by the ATP within the past 60 days, file the WC-104! Filing the WC-104...

12/29/2025 Editor: Felicia Wymer, Partner, Pensacola Office Author: Travis Coleman, Partner, Tampa Office Author: Katie Valley, Associate, Jacksonville Office Isidro Vargas v. Ag-Mart Produce, Inc. and Sedgwick CMS JCC Clark: Ft. Myers...

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...