by Leslie Walsh | Dec 1, 2025 | News
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 COMP!...
by Leslie Walsh | Dec 1, 2025 | News
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 anything...
by Leslie Walsh | Nov 26, 2025 | News
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...
by Leslie Walsh | Nov 17, 2025 | News
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 of...
by Leslie Walsh | Nov 13, 2025 | News
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...
by Leslie Walsh | Nov 3, 2025 | News
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...
