Worker's Compensation Top Georgia News Stories Top Georgia Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Wells Fargo Hires Managing Director for Atlanta Office http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dd2511974b6ea9db3ac5cd934c9dffd6j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dd2511974b6ea9db3ac5cd934c9dffd6j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Wells Fargo appointed a former Wachovia executive as its managing director in Atlanta. Reception to Honor Members of Georgia Judiciary http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ca7f6a377697e4f37f16cc7209abaab2w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ca7f6a377697e4f37f16cc7209abaab2w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An inaugural Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Height of Excellence reception will honor members of the state's trial court and appellate judiciary. Chiropractors Convicted of Phony Billings for Spinal Stretching http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f81d168a3fc8ac0ce58e38ad32487c03m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f81d168a3fc8ac0ce58e38ad32487c03m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Chiropractors operating in Tennessee and Georgia have been convicted of $3 million in false billings to cover a spine-stretching procedure. Georgia Panel Ponders Guns at Church and College http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a349f2d0ca107cb4ccff22f9e91f9f9cm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a349f2d0ca107cb4ccff22f9e91f9f9cm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Georgia Senate committee heard testimony from NRA gun advocates calling to allow guns at college campuses and churches. Ga. Judge Denies Injunction to Allow Guns at Atlanta Airport http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e04c6689c32de3eddf28f34b25d4cea2m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e04c6689c32de3eddf28f34b25d4cea2m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A federal judge in Atlanta refused to grant a temporary injunction that would have forced the airport to allow guns in non-secure areas. Safety Partnership Signing Ceremony Set in Savannah Tuesday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=06fb568a991053c5ef9f8d6ea3fc1d55b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=06fb568a991053c5ef9f8d6ea3fc1d55b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA, Holder Construction and the Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program will sign a safety partnership agreement in Savannah on Tuesday. Imperial Sugar CEO Challenges OSHA Claims http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=18f5c63e99ae686df603c8272bc5fc06m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=18f5c63e99ae686df603c8272bc5fc06m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The CEO of Imperial Sugar Co. challenged OSHA's findings following a sugar-dust explosion that killed 13 workers in Georgia last February. OSHA Backs Contractors Crane Safety ´Stand-Down http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e2e27122bac3bfb5b080c0d70d26a9c8b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e2e27122bac3bfb5b080c0d70d26a9c8b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA announced support for the crane safety 'stand-down' scheduled by the state branch of Associate General Contractors for Friday. Ga. Agent Charged with Pocketing Premiums http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=437eea33162079ee9350661fa02453dam http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=437eea33162079ee9350661fa02453dam Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Powder Springs agent has been accused of pocketing $7,005 in workers' comp commercial auto and inland marine premiums. Ga. Busts Second Agent for Medicare Advantage Policies http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d9a6f54a03d743b6ba23cf4dc02faea8m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d9a6f54a03d743b6ba23cf4dc02faea8m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Statesboro agent became the second producer in two weeks to be charged with submitting false Medicare Advantage applications. Ga. Insurer Alerts Agents to Missed Deadline in Proxy Fight http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c3e80ea2391427736b1ff7c63764ccf7m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c3e80ea2391427736b1ff7c63764ccf7m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Builders Insurance Group alerted agents that HBAG missed an agreed-upon July 21 deadline for proxy filings in an ongoing fight for control. HBAG Says It May Extend Proxy Fight with Builders Insurance http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b9282fb260761050c3c95907e08bfc6am http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b9282fb260761050c3c95907e08bfc6am Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The battle for control between the Home Builders Association of Georgia and its insurer may continue into the fall with an extended proxy fight. Ga. Agent Charged with Forging Clients´ Signatures http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5470753467eb5f2c24534aa62e77a024m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5470753467eb5f2c24534aa62e77a024m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Gwinnett County agent has been charged with forging the signatures of elderly customers on Medicare Advantage policies. Georgia Revamps Insurance Department Website http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dcdbca4fc0d64e46ee2ce39b54970240m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dcdbca4fc0d64e46ee2ce39b54970240m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine announced his agency has redesigned its website. Savannah Plant Draws 25 Citations, $110,000 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c24735de4e8eaa30713b5ed21bbfd6e0b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c24735de4e8eaa30713b5ed21bbfd6e0b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 25 citations and fines totaling $110,000 to the CITGO Asphalt Refining Co. plant in Savannah. Ga. Court: Amended Claim Outside Statute of Limitations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2f22647f3c2c5e0f2b1417dc51f61467k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2f22647f3c2c5e0f2b1417dc51f61467k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that the statute of limitations precluded a worker's claim where the claimant amended the date of injury. Unexplained Cardiac Arrest Compensable, Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=96478163d6b016fede6f0c611b34b4f9k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=96478163d6b016fede6f0c611b34b4f9k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT After determining that it could not identify the precipitating cause of a worker's cardiac arrest, an appeals court granted death benefits. Ga. Court: Employer Not Liable for Physicians´ Alleged Negligence http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f5b88147056b0d4af8d72b4fb03ad81bk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f5b88147056b0d4af8d72b4fb03ad81bk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals ruled that an employer is not liable for its on-site physicians' alleged negligence in failing to diagnose cancer in a worker. Rutherfoord Makes Executive Changes to Atlanta Office http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7692fc71bee55ed1782a097d44a417eaj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7692fc71bee55ed1782a097d44a417eaj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Thomas Rutherfoord Inc. appointed a new senior VP and changed the duties of a VP in its Atlanta office. World´s Busiest Airport Declares Itself ´Gun-Free Zone´ http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b41a46d56973aae798eab7601d1b6d28m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b41a46d56973aae798eab7601d1b6d28m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Atlanta airport officials vowed to arrest the prime sponsor of the state's new gun law after he promised to visit the airport carrying a gun.