Getting Workers Compensation Surgery Approved
After a serious injury, your doctor often will recommend that you have surgery to have the best recovery. Unfortunately, getting that surgery done is not always easy in a workers compensation case. Many people get frustrated because they run into the problem when the workers compensation insurance company will not approve the surgery. If you […]
How Delay Hurts Your Workers Compensation Case
You have probably heard the expression:  “Good things come to those who wait”.  Most of the time, that is good advice. But, it is not good advice when it comes to workers compensation. When you have been injured or are disabled, waiting is almost never a good idea.  Here are some ways that wait and delay […]
When Do Workers Compensation PPD Checks Stop?
Many people get a little confused when they start receiving permanent partial disability benefit (PPD) checks. One of the main reasons for confusion is they do not understand why they are receiving these checks or how long they will last. Hopefully, this article will give you a better understanding of how long you will receive […]
How Do Workers Compensation Cases End?
How long will my workers compensation case take?  The answer to that question is not easy. It will likely depend on a number of different factors: Whether the insurance company denies your case or some of the benefits you should receive How severely you are injured What type of work you do Whether the insurance company […]
What is the Relationship between PPD Benefits and a Workers Compensation Settlement?
Permanent partial disability benefits are one of several types of benefits that are available in Georgia workers compensation cases. Â Other common types of benefits include: Wage loss benefits (temporary total disability benefits and temporary partial disability benefits), and Medical benefits Many people have questions when they receive a permanent partial disability rating or start receiving […]
Does Workers Compensation Cover Depression?
Serious workers compensation injuries are life changing. They cause pain. They affect your ability to make a living. It is not unusual that a serious work injury can cause you to need some treatment for depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition. Sometimes, you may develop a mental health condition without suffering a physical injury. […]
Can I Get Another Workers Compensation Medical Opinion?
Getting good medical treatment is very important if you want to recover from a serious injury. The Georgia workers’ compensation system provides a few ways to get evaluated by a different doctor in your workers compensation case. Some of the ways you can do so are: Changing doctors on the panel of physicians Agreeing with […]
How Do I Choose a Workers Compensation Doctor?
When you get hurt, you need to see a good doctor. We all know that medical treatment matters if you want to have a good recovery from a serious injury. Fortunately, medical treatment for your injury is one of the three primary benefits of Georgia’s workers compensation law. Generally, you can get the treatment you […]
Does the Workers Compensation Insurance Company Control My Doctor’s Appointments?
When you suffer a serious injury, you need good medical treatment to recover. Because of this, the medical benefits provided under Georgia’s workers’ compensation law are some of the most important benefits in your workers’ compensation case. Of course, the ability to get the medical treatment you need is almost as important as the right […]
How Workers Compensation Insurance Companies Calculate Settlements?
Most people have a general idea of what a workers compensation settlement is. But, what many people do not understand is how to reach a settlement and what the amount of a settlement should be. How do you get a workers compensation settlement? Probably the most important part to understand about a workers compensation settlement […]
