Monthly Archives: March 2009

Yesterday, I had to file a new car accident injury case at the Paulding County Courthouse. I was fortunate enough to visit the new courthouse the very first day that it opened. I took an extra 15 minutes to check … Continue reading →

This week alone, I am working on two responses to insurance company lawyers’ Motions for Summary Judgment. I have been asked to explain what this means. Well, it could be named something simpler such as, “Request To The Judge To … Continue reading →

I just returned from court in a case in which we are seeking punitive damages. I get asked to explain the concept of punitive damages quite a bit. I will spare you the legal technicalities and provide a very general … Continue reading →

Question: Why won’t the workers comp insurance company or my job pay for my doctor and medical treatment when I got hurt at work? What you can you do? I was asked this very question this week. The answer is … Continue reading →

Chapel Hill News & Views is a local magazine that features articles and business information about our community. Many people, including me, read it cover-to-cover as it has good insight, interesting articles, and valuable local event information. I believe the … Continue reading →

I have noticed that many of my clients have been laid-off from their jobs recently. Some of these clients have open workers compensation claims and return to their jobs doing light-duty work. I’ve been asked how the law affect the … Continue reading →

On January 20, 2009, the Georgia Court of Appeals decided the case of Williams v. ConAgra Poultry of Athens. This case involved the employee seeking catastrophic injury payments pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 34-9-261. This case involved the interplay of the … Continue reading →

On February 11, 2009 the Georgia Court of Appeals decided the case of Harris v. Peach County Board of Commissioners. This case involved the basic theory about whether or not an injured worker’s on-the-job injury arose out of the course … Continue reading →

I heard an interesting comment today from one of the Georgia’s top attorneys. Our discussion was about attorneys who treat the practice of law like a business instead of a profession. He made the remark that some lawyers get a … Continue reading →

Pardon me while I step-up on my soapbox for a moment… I must commend the Administrative Law Judges of Georgia’s State Board of Workers’ Compensation cases for their willingness to resolve disputes, sometimes at the drop of a hat. I … Continue reading →

On February 13, 2009 the Georgia Court of Appeals decided the case of Creeden v. Fuentes. In this case, a construction worker was injured while working on a house. The injured worker fell down an elevator shaft. The Court of … Continue reading →

Georgia Highlands College, a two-year college currently located in Rome, Georgia, is scheduled to open a campus in Douglasville. Although the location has not been announced, it is estimated that 1500 students will attend the school which may open up … Continue reading →

Douglasville injury attorney Jack Clay has been listed in Georgia’s SuperLawyers Magazine. Mr. Clay was named a Rising Star in the annual publication that is sent to attorneys across the state. Only the top 2.5% of lawyers under 40 years … Continue reading →

On February 19, 2009 the Georgia Court of Appeals decided the case of Laurens County Board of Education v. Dewberry. This case involves the issue of whether an employee’s inability to work resulted from his original injury or a change … Continue reading →

According to a recent article in the Douglas County Sentinel, the Villa Rica post of the GA State Patrol has remained the busiest in the state when considering the number of car accidents each day. In fact, the total number … Continue reading →

I have been asked about how the economy affects workers’ compensation claimants in a bad economy. There are several observations that I have made, some obvious and some not so apparent. In Douglasville, GA, where my law firm is located, … Continue reading →