Georgia § 34-9-261 Compensation for total disability

Georgia Statutes

§ 34-9-261 — Compensation for total disability

Georgia § 34-9-261

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Bluebook

O.C.G.A. § 34-9-261 (2026).

Text

While the disability to work resulting from an injury is temporarily total, the employer shall pay or cause to be paid to the employee a weekly benefit equal to two-thirds of the employee's average weekly wage but not more than $800.00 per week nor less than $50.00 per week, except that when the weekly wage is below $50.00, the employer shall pay a weekly benefit equal to the average weekly wage. The weekly benefit under this Code section shall be payable for a maximum period of 400 weeks from the date of injury; provided, however, that in the event of a catastrophic injury as defined in subsection (g) of Code Section 34-9-200.1 , the weekly benefit under this Code section shall be paid until such time as the employee undergoes a change in condition for the better as provided in paragraph 

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While the disability to work resulting from an injury is temporarily total, the employer shall pay or cause to be paid to the employee a weekly benefit equal to two-thirds of the employee's average weekly wage but not more than $800.00 per week nor less than $50.00 per week, except that when the weekly wage is below $50.00, the employer shall pay a weekly benefit equal to the average weekly wage. The weekly benefit under this Code section shall be payable for a maximum period of 400 weeks from the date of injury; provided, however, that in the event of a catastrophic injury as defined in subsection (g) of Code Section 34-9-200.1 , the weekly benefit under this Code section shall be paid until such time as the employee undergoes a change in condition for the better as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 34-9-104 .

Legislative History

Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 259,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2023, app. to injuries that occur on or after 7/1/2023. Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 781,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 260,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws 402,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 185,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 203,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2013. Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 335,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2007. Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 378,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2005. Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 86, § 6, eff. 7/1/2003. Amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 221, § 6, eff. 7/1/2001.