The Washington Post recently reported that housing construction posted a better-than-expected increase in January. This activity is the highest level in six months. This slump has been the worst in decades. However, this gain provides a glimmer of hope to the industry and a return to work for Georgia’s construction workers.
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How often can I see the workers’ compensation doctor?
When an injury on the job occurs, the Employer and their insurance carrier are responsible for furnishing medical treatment to the hurt employee. However, the Employer and insurance carrier will generally have a
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What does “normal”, “full”, or “regular” duty really mean in my GA Workers’ Compensation claim?
In the world of workers’ compensation, the terms “normal duty”, “full duy”, or “regular duty” work release has a significant effect on a work comp claim. Essentially, the normal duty release allows the employer to unilaterally suspend income benefits. In some cases, this regular duty release may give
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Georgia’s Injured Employees and Workers’ Compensation
Generally, when an employee is injured in Atlanta or any other city in Georgia, the employee may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are primarily made up of medical treatment as it relates to the work injury and income benefits to a certain point.
In most cases, the Employer may
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Required “Notice” under Rule 201(b)
If an Employer/Insurer has controverted a workers’ compensation claim and the claim is later found to compensable, Board Rule 201(b) provides that “the employee is authorized to select one of the physicians who has provided treatment for the work-related injury prior to the acceptance of compensability, and after notice has been given to the employer, [...]
My doctor considers my injuries disabling, another doctor does not, who has the final say?
In many situations, an employer and an employee will present conflicting testimony and evidence. For example, an employee’s treating physician might classify an employee’s injury as disabling and catastrophic. The employee will never to be able to work again. While a doctor for
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How Will I Receive Medical Treatment if My Workers’ Comp Claim is Controverted?
When the Employer/Insurer “controverts” or determines a workers’ compensation claim is not compensable, the Employer/Insurer will not pay for the injured Employee’s medical treatment. Consequently, the injured Employee will be responsible for finding a physician to treat with and for payment of his or her medical bills. This determination does [...]
When is the Right Time to Settle My Workers’ Comp Case?
In our Georgia workers’ compensation practice, injured workers often ask, “when is the right time to settle my workers’ compensation claim?” As the workers’ compensation scheme pays for medical treatment, it is often recommended that you
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Referrals From The Authorized Treating Physician
With any injury or illness, it is common for a primary treating physician to find it necessary to refer the patient to another doctor for specialized care. Obviously, in a workers’ compensation setting, this is also possible. The question then arises, how does the Workers’ Compensation Act provide for such referrals?
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What Does a WC-104 Mean for Me and My Workers’ Comp Claim?
After being involved in a work-related accident, you will undoubtedly appear for medical appointments with your authorized treating physician. At some point, in most claims, prior to being released to full duty, your authorized treating physician will release you to work with light duty restrictions. That means
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