Category: General Info Articles

Discover how workers' compensation evolved from dangerous factories to today's safety net. Learn about the grand bargain, Progressive Era reforms, and Georgia's 1920 adoption.

When you get hurt at work, the first few days matter. What you do now can protect your health, your job, and your right to workers’ compensation benefits. At Bourne Law Firm, we help injured workers across Georgia. Here is a clear, step‑by‑step guide written for Georgia employees, so you know exactly what to do next.

If you’ve been injured at work in Georgia and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits or a settlement, you may wonder if you’ll owe taxes on that money. The good news is that, in general, workers’ comp benefits are not considered taxable income.

Injured at work in Georgia? Learn how workers' comp provides medical care, wage replacement, and disability benefits—plus how to protect your rights.

Any party dissatisfied with an administrative law judge’s award may appeal to the appellate division.

An Administrative Law Judge at the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation, or ALJ, is the judge and finder of fact in the workers' compensation claim.

Understanding workers' compensation awards: what they are, how they work, and your rights to appeal in Georgia. Learn about the award process and important deadlines.

Learn about workers' comp attorney fees in Georgia: 25% max contingency fee, typical expenses, and the no-win no-fee guarantee.

Georgia workers' comp medical panel explained. Learn your rights to choose doctors, get referrals, and change physicians. Free guide from Cumming WC attorneys.