On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Nov 19, 2010 | Permanent Partial Disability Rating
Dear Mr. Hawkins: An insurance adjuster said to me that my permanent disability rating was about 10% and that entitled me to $5,000. What is a permanent disability rating and how do I know they are telling me the truth? -Craig, Thomasville, GA Thank you for your...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Nov 15, 2010 | Shoulder Injuries
One of the most common injuries I see as a Georgia workers’ compensation attorney are shoulder injuries. Given that most employees are constantly using their arms for heavy or repetitive lifting, I am never surprised to get a new shoulder case. Sudden movement...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Nov 6, 2010 | Independent Medical Examinations
So what is an Independent Medical Examinations (IME)? And why is it so important in Georgia workers’ compensation claims? The answer is not simple, because the IME is utilized by the employee’s attorney and the employer’s attorney for very different...
