If you’re hurt on the job in Georgia, you may wonder when the workers’ compensation insurance company will offer you a settlement. The short answer is that a settlement can be offered at virtually any point after your injury occurs.
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.
Mediation offers an informal setting for injured workers and employers/insurers to negotiate a workers’ comp dispute with the help of a neutral mediator, often leading to a faster resolution than a formal hearing.
This article explains how Georgia’s workers’ compensation law applies to neck injuries, especially in cases where your injury does not require surgery.
