Posts by Lee Paulk Morgan
Can Bankruptcy Stop Wage Garnishment in Georgia
Yes, bankruptcy can usually stop a wage garnishment the moment the case is filed because the automatic stay takes effect immediately. But that answer has limits: child support, federal student loans, and certain tax debts…
Read MoreDo You Get Drug Tested For Workers Comp in Georgia
No, you are not automatically drug tested after a workplace injury in Georgia. An employer with a qualifying drug-free workplace program can require testing after a lost-time injury, and the result can create a rebuttable…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take Workers Comp To Approve Surgery
In Georgia, when an authorized treating physician submits a complete Form WC-205 for surgical approval, the insurer has 5 business days to respond. If the insurer doesn’t respond within that period, the requested treatment is…
Read MoreCan You Be Fired For Filing A Workers Compensation Claim
Georgia is an at-will state, but you can’t lawfully be fired specifically for filing a workers’ compensation claim. By 1920, 42 U.S. states had adopted workers’ compensation laws, yet proving that a termination was retaliatory…
Read MoreWhat Not To Say To A Nurse Case Manager (7 Risks)
A nurse case manager’s work often involves communication for 60% or more of the workday, so the safest approach is to be honest, specific, and cooperative. Don’t exaggerate or conceal information, refuse care without discussing…
Read MoreWhat Does A Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney Do
A workers’ compensation defense attorney is the lawyer hired by the employer, insurance carrier, or third-party administrator to investigate, contest, and resolve an injured worker’s claim. Defense-attorney payments have been reported as 2% to 7%…
Read MoreWorkers Compensation And Drug Testing (Practical Guide)
You report a work injury. Your supervisor sends you to a clinic. Before anyone talks about surgery, lost wages, or light duty, someone hands you a cup and tells you to provide a urine sample.…
Read MoreCan I Resign While On Workers Compensation In Georgia
You’re sitting in your car outside the warehouse with a resignation letter on your phone. Your shoulder still hurts, the light-duty assignment made it worse, and every conversation with your supervisor leaves you wondering whether…
Read MoreHow Much Compensation For Assault At Work In Georgia
You’re at work when a customer, patient, coworker, or stranger suddenly becomes violent. After the police leave and the immediate danger passes, a different question takes over: how much compensation for assault at work might…
Read MoreHow Much Does Work Injury Lawyers Charge (Explained)
Most work-injury lawyers charge a contingency fee only if you recover benefits, typically 10% to 25%, with the fee capped by state law. In Georgia, the cap is 25%, and the fee requires approval, while…
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