Settlements
Craig Henderson
Division Director
The staff of the Settlement Unit of the State Board of Workers' Compensation is here to assist in ensuring compliance with O.C.G.A §34-9-15 and 34-9-222 together with their corresponding Board Rules. Feel free to contact staff members personally with questions or concerns on the preparation of settlement documents, or on the requests for lump sum advances. We can be reached by:
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TELEPHONE |
404/656-2929 |
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FACSIMILE |
404/651-9467 |
In addition, the following materials are provided to assist with stipulated settlement and lump sum/advances preparation.
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Best Practices
Best Practices for Compliance with O.C.G.A. §34-9-15
Liability Stipulation Checklist
No-Liability Stipulation Checklist
Lump Sum/Advance Payments
Lump Sum/Advance Payments - Complying with O.C.G.A. §34-9-222
Stipulated Settlements
Examples for the Preparation of Both Liability and No Liability Stipulated Settlements
Example of Social Security (Hartman) Language
General Information on Social Security Requirements and an Example of Social Security (Hartman) Language
Investment Calculators
For general assistance in finding the present value of a claim.