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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...

Happy Halloween! JOHN'S GEORGIA TIP OF THE WEEK: Happy Halloween - Nothing Scarier than Returning to Work! When returning the Claimant to work via the WC-240 process, Georgia law requires approval of the light duty job description by the ATP. The light duty job...

Greetings, thought it would be a good week to share what scares me in WC claims.  But first, make sure to sign up for our 30 min Tips and Tricks of the Month webinar on Monday, 11/3 (not for CEU credits, just smarts).  Last time we had 75 people and some great...

Hey team, JOHN’S GEORGIA TIP OF THE WEEK: Peachtree Occupational Medicine Is Closing – UPDATE YOUR PANELS ACCORDINGLY! Peachtree Occupational Medicine (NOT Peachtree Orthopedics) has just announced it will close for business, and its last day of clinic operations...

Greetings, we often use the term Present Day Value or have an MSA funded via an annuity, but we don’t often pause to think what those terms mean.  I promise this will not be too math-y.    It is all about putting money in the bank it earning interest...

Happy Monday, Team! Per special request, this week’s topic is Tips for Maintaining Control of Medical Treatment in Georgia: In Georgia, the EMPLOYER determines what doctors are included on its Panel of Physicians. For the Employer to maintain control of the injured...