On November 8, 2011, the State Board of Workers Compensation will begin a new era of Video Conferencing for Appeals to the State Board of Workers Compensation.  The new system, which was promised by Chairman, Richard Thompson, of the State Board of Workers Compensation, will allow attorneys to argue their cases before the State Board of Workers Compensation, located in Atlanta, Georgia from the State Board Offices in Albany, Georgia or Savannah, Georgia.

This means an attorney representing the claimant or employer could be in the Savannah office arguing an appeal to the three member State Board in Atlanta.  The opposing counsel could be in Albany, Savannah or Atlanta arguing the case at the same time.

This promises to be a great savings of time and cost for the attorneys and their clients who incur the cost of travel, lodging and other expenses if they reside in areas of Georgia outside of Atlanta.

On November 8, 2011, Attorney Gary A. Bacon, will be one of the first attorneys in Georgia to participate in the first of day of video teleconferencing before the State Board of Workers Compensation.

He will be arguing a Workers Compensation Appeal in Savannah, Georgia, which will transmitted by video conference to Atlanta where the State Board of Workers Compensation members will be hearing the arguments and fielding appropriate questions.

The State Board of Workers Compensation, which hears appeals from the decisions of the Administrative Law Judges, consists of three Judges, Chairman Richard Thompson, Judge Warren Massey, and Judge Stephen Farrow.

Bacon said “This is a great opportunity.  It shows the forward thinking by the Chairman of the State Board, Judge Richard Thompson and the team at the State Board.  Over the years, it will be a great saving of time and cost to both the claimants and employers of this state.”

For more information, contact Gary A. Bacon at 912 882-7322 or 912 545-9009.

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Because of our technology and training, we filed her claim in Atlanta, Georgia, the same day protecting her benefits until we could settle the case or try it. We were able to get her treated again under her Workers Compensation benefits. This case is not over. But now she has experienced legal counsel to make sure that she gets all of her benefits. Again, there were with no upfront legal cost for the initial consultation. Usually fees are paid out of the settlement that we obtain for our clients.
Call Bacon Law Firm today at 912 882-7322 for a free initial case review if you have an existing claim. No fee is charged for this review. We can handle serious cases throughout the state of Georgia. Do not let the time run out on your case. We can help.

This blog content is based on the law of Georgia. It is not meant to give legal advice to your specific situation and does not create relationship of attorney client with the benefits of the attorney client privileges. You should consult an attorney in your state about specific workers compensation issues. This blog is meant to increase your awareness and legal understanding of these concepts.