Yates v. Hall

Deen, Presiding Judge.

This court granted appellant Yates’ application for an appeal to consider whether he retained his right to attorney fees under Don Mac Golf &c. Co. v. Register, 185 Ga. App. 159 (363 SE2d 583) (1987).

Following Hall’s on-the-job accident on September 3, 1982, the employer/insurer voluntarily began paying benefits. Income benefits were later suspended, and a hearing was requested by Yates, Hall’s attorney. Benefits were reinstated after the hearing, and Yates’ fee contract was approved by the Administrative Law Judge on May 24, 1983. Under the award, Yates was entitled to…