§ 28-5-108. Subrogation of State to Claims of Persons Compensated; Damage Actions Against Persons Responsible for Injuries or Death
Whenever an order for the payment of indemnification for personal injury or death or for damages to property is or has been made under this part, the State of Georgia shall, upon payment of the amount of the order, be subrogated to the cause of action of the person receiving indemnification under the order against […]
§ 28-5-102. Uniform Standards for Compensation
In making its recommendation, the board shall, insofar as practicable, formulate standards for uniform application in recommending compensation, taking into consideration rates and amounts of compensation payable for injuries or property damage and death under other laws of this state and of the United States. History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 712, § 3.
§ 28-5-103. When Compensation May Be Recommended; Factors to Be Considered in Making Recommendations as to Compensation
In any case in which a person is injured or sustains property damage or is killed by an incident for which compensation is authorized by this part, the board may recommend to the General Assembly payment of compensation: To or for the benefit of the injured person; In the case of personal injury of the […]
§ 28-5-104. When Award of Compensation Not to Be Recommended Generally; Limitations on Amounts; Action by General Assembly Upon Recommendations
In no event shall the board recommend that compensation be awarded to: Any victim of a criminal act not provided for in Code Section 28-5-100; Anyone who: Is a spouse, parent, grandparent, child (natural or adopted), grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, or parent of the spouse of the offender; Was, at the time […]
§ 28-5-105. Scope of Compensation
The General Assembly may by resolution appropriate money for payment of a claim for compensation upon the recommendation of the board for: Expenses actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the personal injury or death of the victim; and Loss of earning power as a result of total or partial incapacity of such victim. […]
§ 28-5-106. Limitations on Claims
No resolution for the payment of compensation under this part shall be adopted unless notice of claim has been filed with the board within 18 months after the date of the personal injury or death, the claim is otherwise presented in accordance with law, and the personal injury or death was the result of an […]
§ 28-5-107. Reports on Claims Transmitted to the General Assembly
The board shall prepare and transmit to the General Assembly, along with its recommendation on each claim, a report of its activities in connection therewith, including the name of the claimant, a brief description of the facts surrounding the claim, the amount of compensation recommended, and the board’s reasons therefor. History. Ga. L. 1967, p. […]
§ 28-5-63. Statement Attached to Checks Issued for Payment of Claims
The check issued to any person, firm, association, or corporation as payment for any claim pursuant to this article shall have attached thereto the following statement: “It shall be unlawful for any member of the Claims Advisory Board, any member of the General Assembly, or any state official or employee to receive any fee, money, […]
§ 28-5-80. Introduction of Compensation Resolutions; General Requirements as to Filing of Notice of Claim
Any resolution relative to a claim against the state or any of its departments or agencies must be introduced in the House of Representatives. No such resolution may be introduced unless a notice of claim has been filed with the board on or before the fifteenth day of November immediately preceding the introduction of the […]
§ 28-5-81. Notice of Possibility of Claims to Be Filed by State Departments and Agencies; Effect of Filing of Notice and of Failure to File Notice
It shall be the duty of each state department and agency to file with the Claims Advisory Board a notice of possibility of claim covering any occurrence which would be the subject of a notice of claim as provided in Code Section 28-5-80. Such notice of possibility of claim shall be filed on forms provided […]