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Do You Get Drug Tested For Workers Comp in Georgia

October 9, 2026

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…

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How Long Does It Take Workers Comp To Approve Surgery

October 6, 2026

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…

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Can You Be Fired For Filing A Workers Compensation Claim

October 3, 2026

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…

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What Not To Say To A Nurse Case Manager (7 Risks)

September 27, 2026

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…

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How to File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Georgia

Many people who never considered bankruptcy before now see Chapter 7 as a legitimate option. That’s largely because the Supreme Court has eroded some key protections in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Therefore, creditors…

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How Long Does Bankruptcy Stay on Your Credit Report in Georgia?

By the book, bankruptcy filings generally remain on credit reports for seven years (Chapter 13) or ten years (Chapter 7). These time periods sometimes prevent people from filing necessary bankruptcies. But there is more to…

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What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Thousands of people in and around Athens struggle with mountains of unsecured debt. These individuals basically have two choices. They can continue to struggle and hope for the best, or they can take drastic action…

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How Much Does It Cost to File Bankruptcy in Athens?

As of January 1, 2020, bankruptcy filing fees are typical $310 for a Chapter 13 and $335 for a Chapter 7. These fees might be slightly higher in some jurisdictions. Trustees (people who oversee cases…

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The importance of making sure you include all debts in a Georgia bankruptcy petition

Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy should provide the filer with a new beginning. However, if certain mistakes are made along the way, filers may find that some of their debt survives the bankruptcy. In such…

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Tips for Buying a House After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy it may feel as though you will never be able to afford a large purchase again. This can be very scary but it is not true. There are a few things…

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