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(8) Ring Finger 30
(9) Little Finger 25

(10) Great Toe 30
(11) Any Toe Other than Great Toe 20
(12) Loss of Hearing, Traumatic one Ear, 75

(13) Loss of Hearing Traumatic, both Ears 150
(14) Loss of Vision of One Eye 150
(15) Disability to Body as a Whole 300

Potential Pitfall: It is very important that you consult with an
attorney to confirm both your eligibility for benefits and amount of the
benefits. The value of your workers’ compensation claim and the

amount you may be entitled to in a settlement is determined largely by
your impairment rating. A skilled workers’ compensation attorney can

ensure that your doctor is using the most recent literature to accurately
determine your impairment rating and, if necessary, seek a second
opinion on the impairment rating.

§2.8 Lump-Sum Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims
Settlement of a workers’ compensation claim is completely
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voluntary for both the employee and the employer/insurer. If you do
not wish to settle your claim, you may continue to receive benefits
(subject to the weekly caps on wage loss benefits). If the
employer/insurer wishes to continue to pay benefits and not settle, the

employer/insurer is free to continue to pay benefits without paying a
lump sum. In most cases, the employer/insurer wants to settle your claim.
However, the employer/insurer will only agree to a settlement amount

that will save them money in the long term. For example, if the

34 O.C.G.A. § 34-9-15
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