by Leslie Walsh | Oct 2, 2026 | News
Happy Friday, team! This week’s tip covers an issue raised by opposing counsel in one of my claims earlier this week: JOHN’S GA TIP OF THE WEEK: Can the Employer/Insurer Suspend Indemnity Benefits Based on a PROSPECTIVE (future/anticipated) Full Duty Release from the...
by Leslie Walsh | Sep 29, 2026 | News
Editor: Felicia Wymer, Partner, Pensacola Office Author: Travis Coleman, Partner, Tampa Office Lashunda Robinson vs. Sherpa Delivery Direct LLC/CBCS JCC Anderson: Orlando...
by Leslie Walsh | Sep 28, 2026 | News
Greetings, I had a lot of feedback to last week’s Tip (below) regarding handling the 120, thought I would share some questions: If a condition is listed as a diagnosis by the treater, like Diabetes or HTN, but not treated, do we need to issue a denial? I would say...
by Leslie Walsh | Sep 22, 2026 | News
Happy Monday, team! This week’s tip stems from a question we had last week regarding workplace violence claims in Georgia. In particular, when the Claimant is the aggressor: JOHN’S GA TIP OF THE WEEK: Are Fights at Work Compensable in Georgia? To be Compensable,...
by Leslie Walsh | Sep 21, 2026 | News
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...
by Leslie Walsh | Sep 17, 2026 | News
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...
