Category: Workers Comp

Calculating Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Payments

When an employee is injured at work and the injury limits his or her ability to continue working, under Georgia Workers’ Compensation law, the employer is responsible for weekly income benefits to the employee. The benefits are called temporary total disability payments or TTD for short. Payments commence upon a doctor placing work restrictions on...

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Hurt At Work? What You Do If You Are Injured On The Job

Under Georgia workers’ compensation law an employer is responsible for injuries sustained by an employee if the injuries arise out of and occur within the scope of employment.  An employee is not required to prove the employer caused the accident, only that the employee was at work, and engaged in his or her normal duties...

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How Long Does It Take to Settle a Workers’ Comp Claim?

If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re very likely facing serious medical expenses and lost earnings, which makes the question of “When will workers’ comp offer a settlement?” especially pressing. While your claim will be unique to the circumstances surrounding the accident that injured you, some timeline basics apply across the board. One factor...

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