Monthly Archives: March 2007

Litigation: n. any lawsuit or other resort to the courts to determine a legal question or matter. Litigator: n.  one who litigates Trying cases and litigating a case are, in my opinion, two totally different animals. To some, the term … Continue reading →

On March 19, 2007, the Georgia Court of Appeals decided this case.  The underlying facts of this case are tragic.  Ms. Johnson was employed as a night security guard.  She was murdered one night while assigned to guard a vacant … Continue reading →

The subject of liens causes concern in most lawyers handling injury cases.  When I say the term lien in auto accident and personal injury cases, I refer to the interest a third-party has in recouping money it paid for medical … Continue reading →

On February 22, 2007, the Court of Appeals decided yet another workers’ compensation case. This case involved an oversight by a judge wherein an Order was not sent to the parties.  The employer, who wanted to appeal the case, was … Continue reading →

Late February was a busy time for workers’ compensation cases from the Georgia Court of Appeals.  On February 22, 2007, the Court issued its opinion in Caremore, Inc./Wooddale Nursing Home v. Hollis. This case dealt with what I think is … Continue reading →

On February 19, 2007, the Court of Appeals issued its decision in this case.  This case dealt with an insurer’s failure to timely file a form WC-2 before suspending benefits.  Under Georgia Workers’ Compensation law, an insurance company is required … Continue reading →