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§ 34-9-220. Period of Incapacity Preceding Payment of Compensation

No compensation shall be allowed for the first seven calendar days of incapacity resulting from an injury, including the day of the injury, except the benefits provided for in Code Section 34-9-200; provided, however, that, if an employee is incapacitated for 21 consecutive days following an injury, compensation shall be paid for such first seven […]

§ 34-9-221. Procedure; Payment Controverted by Employer; Delinquency Charge; Enforcement

Income benefits shall be paid periodically, promptly, and directly to the person entitled thereto, without an award, except where liability is controverted by the employer. Payments shall be made in cash, by negotiable instrument, or, upon agreement of the parties, by electronic funds transfer. The first payment of income benefits shall become due on the […]

§ 34-9-222. Lump Sum Payments of All or Part of Compensation Generally

Upon the application of any party when benefits have been continued for a period of not less than 26 weeks, if the board determines that it is for the best interest of the claimant to prevent extreme hardship or is essential to the rehabilitation of the claimant, the board may order that the liability of […]

§ 34-9-223. Lump Sum Payments to Trustees

Whenever the board deems it expedient, any lump sum, subject to the provisions of Code Section 34-9-222, or final settlement, subject to the provisions of Code Section 34-9-15, shall be paid by the employer to some suitable person or corporation appointed by the superior court of the county wherein the accident occurred or the original […]

§ 34-9-226. Appointment of Guardian for Minor or Incompetent Claimant

Except as provided in this Code section, the only person capable of representing a minor or legally incompetent claimant entitled to workers’ compensation benefits shall be (1) a conservator duly appointed and qualified by the probate court of the county of residence of such minor or legally incompetent person or by any court of competent […]