Workers' Compensation Defense News

Benjamin Jordan write article on responding to non-party requests for information

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Alissa Atkins and Benjamin Jordan write article on Unemployment Compensation.

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Mike Rosetti to speak at Safety Matters 2010 Professional Development Conference

May 24, 2010
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Two David and Rosetti Lawyers named "Georgia Rising Stars" by Super Lawyers magazine

Mike Rosetti and Christina Bevill were identified as "Rising Stars" by Super Lawyers magazine . Mike Rosetti was also named a "Rising Star" in 2009.

The Effect Weekly Benefits, Remedial Treatment and Estoppel Have on the All Issues Statute of Limitation

An article by Christina J. Bevill and Benjamin I. Jordan of David and Rosetti, LLP, Compensation Defense Attorneys of Georgia.
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So what exactly is an MSA and how does it affect my workers' compensation claim?

In handling workers’ compensation claims in Georgia David and Rosetti, LLP frequently reaches the point at which the parties finally decide to settle the claim. Aside from numerous other issues to consider as part of the settlement, we also have to consider the interests of Medicare and determine whether to include a Medicare Set Aside (MSA) as part of our settlement and whether we are required to submit our MSA to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for approval. Read more.

Chuck Dubose releases article on impact of Layoffs on Workers' Compensation

Layoffs are on the increase during these difficult economic times. In November 2008 the national unemployment rate was at 6.7%, a fifteen year high. By February 2009, just three months later, the national unemployment rate had reached 7.6%. Read. more.

Light duty job offers in workers’ compensation claims

The light duty job offer is one of the best tools available to employers and insurers in the workers’ compensation arena. A light duty offer helps reduce the cost of claims where an employee is receiving weekly indemnity benefits. Read more...

David Willis releases article on Undocumented Workers in the Georgia Workers' Compensation System

The topic of illegal aliens in Georgia has received significant attention in Georgia over the last few years. There is no specific Georgia law which addresses this issue. Instead, the Georgia courts...Read more...

Controlling medical costs in workers' compensation claims

As a workers' compensation defense attorney in Georgia I frequently handle claims in which the choice of doctor in a claim has a tremendous impact on the outcome of the claim. In Georgia employers generally have control of the physician-selection process in connection with workers' compensation claims, as long as they post a proper panel of physicians. Georgia law requires ... Read More..