by Leslie Walsh | Jan 7, 2026 | News
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...
by Leslie Walsh | Jan 5, 2026 | News
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 throughout...
by Leslie Walsh | Dec 30, 2025 | News
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...
by Leslie Walsh | Dec 29, 2025 | News
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...
by Leslie Walsh | Dec 18, 2025 | News
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...
by Leslie Walsh | Dec 16, 2025 | News
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...
