O.C.G.A. § 34-9-81.1 (2019)
Board’s duty to provide injured workers with notice of rights, benefits, and obligations
Limitation period and procedure for filing claims. Priority of claims. Assignability of claims. Claim by guardian or trustee of mental incompetent or minor. Applicability of time limits to mental incompetents, minors, and persons proceeding against defunct corporations. PART 2 HEARING AND APPEALS Filing of claims with board; investigation or mediation; hearing; dismissal of stale claims. Appointment of physician to examine injured employee; payment of fee and expenses of examining physician. Hearing before administrative law judge. Appeal of decision; remand; reconsideration, amendment, or revision of award. Modification of award or order contained in prior decision in event of change in condition. When award deemed final; appeal to superior court; grounds for setting aside decisions; appeal to Court of Appeals. Entry and execution of judgment on settlement agreement, final order or decision, or award; modification and revocation of orders and decrees. Interest payable on final award of board in the event of appeal.
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Approval of attorney’s fees by board; assessment of fees against the offending party; restrictions on attorney advertisement and division of fees; payment of fees or expenses. Article 4 Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally Employer’s duty to insure payment of compensation.