Georgia Law Blog

Covers accident and injury law in the state of Georgia, including wrongful death, defective medical devices, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical litigation and car accidents.

Author: Jack E. Clay practices at the Law Office of Jack Clay in Douglasville, Ga.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • Medical Malpractice • Product Liability Law • States • Georgia • Solo / Small Firm • Workers Compensation

Recent Posts from Georgia Law Blog

Case Law Update: Jail Inmate is Barred from Bringing Workers' Compensaiton Case Under Georgia Law
On October 17, 2008, the Georgia Court of Appeals decided the case of Clarke v. Country Home Bakers, 2008 Ga. App. Lexis 1109. This case involved a simple issue of whether an inmate who suffered…
Georgia Workers' Compensation Claimant is Barred by Statute of Limitations from Seeking Additional Income Benefits Despite Employer/Insurer’s Failure to File Form WC-2
On June 27, 2008 the Georgia Court of Appeals decided the case of United Grocery Outlet et al v. Bennett, 2008 Ga. App. Lexis 772. In this case, a claimant was paid workers’ compensation benefits…
Atlanta Workers' Compensatinon Case Law Update: GA Court of Appeals Addresses Wrongful Death Suit From Fulton County Courthouse Shootings
On June 26, 2008, the Georgia Court of Appeals decided the case of Freeman v. Brandau et. al, 2008 Ga. App. Lexis 760. This case stemmed from the tragic events that took place at the…
Georgia Court of Appeals Once Again Limits Suits Against Co-employees for Personal Injury After Work Accidents
On July 8, 2008, the Georgia Court of Appeals decided the case of Rheem Manufacturing Company v. Butts, 2008 Ga. App. Lexis 814. In this case, an injured employee filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against…
How Our Atlanta Workers Comp and Serious Injury Lawyers Use CPT Codes
As mentioned in previous blogs, Current Procedural Terminology Codes (CPT Codes) are a major part of medical records and billing. Our Douglasville law firm uses these codes when reviewing and summarizing medical records and bills.…
How Our Douglasville Injury Law Firm Intersects with the American Medical Association
The American Medical Association (AMA) is an organization that provides information and guidelines for medical providers during the treatment of a patient through the use of several available resources. For example, a physician may use…
When A Car Accident Happens: Tips From A Douglasville Auto Accident Attorney
Recently, we received a rash of phone calls calls from victims of car accidents who are uncertain as to how to proceed. An unexpected car wreck can be very serious. As we approach a holiday…
A Brief Overview of Georgia's Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Schedule
Medical information is essential for all injury cases. In workers’ compensation, medical information assists attorneys for Claimants in understanding a client’s specific injuries as well as by providing a detailed report on a client’s ongoing…
Attention Georgia Motorcyclists: Recent Studies On Motorcycle Accidents Enforces Necessity for Safety
Last week, a study performed by the insurance industry stated the addition of anti-lock brakes on motorcycles has reduced the number of fatal crashes by 38% because this type of brake system assists a cyclist…
Back to Basics Part 2: Filing A Claim With the State Board of Workers’ Compensation is Necessary for Atlanta Workers' Compensation Claimants
Statutes of Limitation under Georgia's workers' compensation law can be very confusing for the injured worker. I tend to dislike long disclaimers, but please hear me out when it comes to the subject of time…