Can You Change Doctors in a Workers’ Comp Claim?
After a work injury in Georgia, you have the right to choose your treating doctor from a list provided by your employer and/or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier. The diagnosis and treatment plan provided by this medical professional can affect…
Read moreWorkers’ Comp Denied for Refusing Opioid Prescription?
According to a 2016 report by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, as many as 44 percent of workers’ compensation claims nationwide included a prescription for opioids along with other painkillers. Opioid prescriptions can be very…
Read moreWhat Happens to Workers’ Comp if Employer Bankrupts?
What happens if you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits and you get the news that your employer has filed for bankruptcy and closed down? Before you panic about your benefits being stopped or delayed, here is some helpful information about how…
Read moreDoes Workers’ Compensation Cover Skin Cancer?
Anyone who spends even 15 minutes in the sun without protection could be at increased risk of skin cancer. If your job requires you to work outdoors, that risk may be even higher. If you spend a lot of time in the sun at your job and you develop skin…
Read moreReasons a Workers' Comp Claim is Likely to be Denied
Being injured on the job is extremely disruptive and sometimes, depending on the seriousness of the injury, it is a life-altering event. Even if you are extremely careful and follow your company’s safety procedures, accidents occasionally happen. When…
Read moreWhat to Do When a Third-Party Caused My Work Accident
When you are injured on the job, you have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits from your employer. However, when another individual or entity unrelated to your employer causes the accident, you may have a case against them. This is called…
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation
If you have been injured on the job, worker’s compensation benefits can provide you with the financial aid you need to get through your injury. However, there are many rules that may impact your claim and the amount of benefits you may receive. Below,…
Read moreWhat Workers’ Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
If you were injured on the job or have a work-related injury, your company may be responsible for your medical bills and lost wages. Georgia requires all employers with three or more employees to have workers’ compensation coverage. This works as a safety…
Read moreFiling a Workers’ Compensation Claim for a Car Accident
Many occupations require employees to drive a vehicle while performing work-related tasks. However, frequent driving may put employees at risk of being injured in a work-related car accident. In this situation, the injured employee may be entitled to…
Read moreAppealing a Denied Workers' Compensation Claim
Employees who are injured in a work-related accident may be entitled to obtain benefits by filing a workers’ compensation claim with their employer’s insurer. Unfortunately, not every claim is successful and many employees are unfairly denied the compensation…
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