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How Can I Get Workers Comp Medical Treatment Approved?

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One of the most surprising problems many people encounter in workers compensation is difficulty getting the medical treatment they need.  Medical treatment for your injury is one of the main things that workers compensations is supposed to cover.  But, many people have difficulty getting the treatment their doctor recommends. Your workers compensation doctor recommends treatment […]

Getting Additional Workers Compensation Medical Second Opinions

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Georgia workers compensation covers the medical treatment you need for your injury, but there are limits on what it covers.  One limit is that you cannot just pick any doctor you want to treat your injury.  Most of the time, you have to pick a doctor off a list maintained by your employer or get […]

Getting Workers Compensation Surgery Approved

Woman wearing a knee brace after surgery and walking with crutches

You rightfully expect that the workers compensation insurance company would pay for the medical treatment you need when you get hurt at work.  You would also expect that your workers compensation doctor would be the one making decisions about what medical treatment you need. When a surgery recommendation happens, this means that your several things […]

What Workers Compensation Benefits Can I Receive While Working?

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Georgia’s workers compensation rules confuse many people.  These rules become even more confusing when you go back to work after an injury. Do your workers compensation benefits just stop when you get back to work? Many people with injuries go back to work even though they still have limitations.  With serious injuries, these limitations can […]

Does the Insurance Company Pick My Case Manager?

Case manager with doctor

The term case manager means different things to different people in a workers compensation case. Sometimes, insurance companies will refer to the adjuster or claims manager on your case as a case manager.  That person is not technically a nurse case manager. The adjuster or claim manager is the person who makes decision for the […]

Getting Workers Compensation Surgery Approved

Doctor examines wrist of man who developed carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive work

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

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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 […]

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?

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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?

Male doctor with male patient

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 […]

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