Will 2017 Court Decisions Affect Your Workers Compensation Case?
When you get hurt at work, you suddenly find yourself in the middle of a workers compensation claim. There are certain rules that will apply to determine whether you get workers compensation benefits or not. In Georgia, those rules get created in three ways: The Georgia legislature passes new workers compensation laws The Directors of […]
What Are the Workers Compensation Doctor Rules?
Many people refer to the doctors who provide medical treatment for work injuries as workers compensation doctors.  Some people use the term “company doctors”. Georgia law gives injured workers the right to pick their doctor off the employer’s panel of physicians. But, many injured workers get sent directly to a company doctor without getting offered […]
Getting Medical Treatment for Workers Compensation Back Injuries
Most people never expect that they would have to deal with a workers compensation back injury. It can be very confusing when you are suddenly in pain and unable to do your job. You want to make sure that you get good medical treatment to get better. Your employer or their insurance company has probably […]
Knee Injury Medical Treatment through Workers Compensation
Knee injuries can be some of the most difficult and frustrating workers’ compensation injuries. Â They affect your ability to stand, walk, and squat. When you suffer a knee injury, getting good medical treatment is crucial. Â Serious knee injuries may require surgery and other forms of medical treatment to help you recover. This article will discuss […]
Getting Physical Therapy Paid For By Workers Compensation
Physical therapy, or PT for short, is a fairly common treatment ordered by doctors. Â Doctors prescribe physical therapy as medical treatment for many different types of injuries that occur at work. It is one of the most common types of medical treatment in a workers compensation claim. Â Sometimes, your doctor will order physical therapy […]
What Is a Catastrophic Rehabilitation Supplier?
In most workers’ compensation cases people never even hear about catastrophic rehabilitation suppliers. Â They only work in he most serious of workers’ compensation injuries where someone’s injury is designated as ‘catastrophic’. The part of Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation law that covers catastrophic designation is known as O.C.G.A. 34-9-200.1(g). Â That law discusses six different types of injuries […]
Getting My Workers Compensation MRI Scheduled
Your doctor ordered an MRI to diagnose your injury.  But, the workers compensation insurance company has not authorized the MRI. So, you are stuck in limbo. You need treatment to get better. You cannot get that treatment until the doctor can get the MRI done and diagnose your injury. In the meantime, you may be […]
Workers Compensation Benefits for Ankle Injuries
Many people suffer ankle injuries doing their job. Â These injuries occur when you trip or slip on something on the ground. Â Forklifts and other vehicles can also cause ankle injuries. A lot of people do not realize how difficult it can be to recover from a serious ankle injury. Â Pain from this type of injury […]
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
People who develop carpal tunnel syndrome often have difficulty doing their jobs. Â Repetitive activity with their arms often causes them to have pain and numbness. Â Some people find it difficult to do fine motor activities with their hands and fingers. Carpal tunnel can also affect your sleep. Â You may not get good sleep because you […]
Can I Fight a Coventry Notification of Non Certification?
If you are reading this article, you have probably had some medical treatment recommended by your doctor in a workers compensation case. Â Then you received a letter or an email from Coventry notifying you that the medical treatment was not certified. Your first question was probably, “What in the world does this mean?” Most of […]