If an injured employee is mentally incompetent or is under 18 years of age at the time any right or privilege accrues to him under this chapter, his guardian or trustee may claim and exercise such right or privilege in his behalf.
History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 47; Code 1933, § 114-307.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of law of workers’ compensation, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 479 (2004).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations
Chapter 9 - Workers’ Compensation
Part 1 - Claims and Notice of Accident
§ 34-9-81. Contents of Written Notice; Manner of Delivery
§ 34-9-82. Limitation Period and Procedure for Filing Claims
§ 34-9-84. Assignability of Claims
§ 34-9-85. Claim by Guardian or Trustee of Mental Incompetent or Minor