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Lump Sum Settlements and Workers Compensation Subrogation: Georgia COA Reinforces Burden on Employers and Insurers

By Daniel Richardson Recently, on October 22, 2025, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a significant decision in McLeod v. BITCO Insurance Companies, A25A1362, reinforcing the strict burden employers and insurers face when seeking workers’ compensation subrogation […]

Using the WC-PMT(b) When Claimants Skip Medical Appointments 

By Daniel Richardson  Introduction  Few situations are more frustrating than an injured worker who repeatedly fails to attend scheduled medical appointments while continuing to receive temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. When faced with this scenario, […]

A Georgia Court of Appeals Decision on Justifiable Refusal of Light Duty Based on COVID-19 Concerns

Introduction On January 31, 2025, the Georgia Court of Appeals decided a workers compensation claim, Taylor v. Argos, USA. The central issue was whether the employee should have been awarded TTD benefits when he refused to […]