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 […]
Do I Get a PPD Rating for a Workers Compensation Shoulder Injury?
People find out about permanent partial disability benefits in different ways. You may have heard about them from a doctor or an attorney. Or, you may have heard about permanent partial disability benefits from a friend who had a prior experience with workers compensation. Regardless of how you learned about permanent partial disability benefits, you […]
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 […]
Do I Get a Settlement for My Workers Compensation Knee Injury?
When you injure your knee doing your job, you will probably have a workers compensation case. Most people know a little bit about workers compensation. They likely know that they need to tell their employer if they get hurt on the job. They may know that workers compensation will pay for some of their medical […]
How to File for Workers Compensation
Most people have heard of workers compensation. You probably know that it cover you when you suffer an injury at work. But, many people have questions about exactly how it works. Those questions really become important when you suffer an injury at work. You need to file a workers compensation claim. But, how do you […]
How Shoulder Injuries Cause Problems Returning to Work
All of us use our arms a lot. You don’t think about how much you use them, but you really notice it after you injure your shoulder. A shoulder injury can make it difficult to do routine activities. I did not realize how much difficulty having a shoulder injury caused until l hurt my shoulder […]
PPD Benefits for Foot & Ankle Injuries
Most of us spend a lot of time on our feet every day. Almost all jobs require some amount of standing and walking. Some jobs require you to be on your feet almost constantly. Because of this, serious feet and ankle injuries cause big problems for many people. Often, these injuries occur as a result […]
Should I Settle My Workers Compensation Neck Injury Case?
Many people have heard about workers compensation settlements. But, they often do not understand exactly what settlement means or how it works. A serious neck injury can affect you for the rest of your life. Some serious neck injuries that often occur at work are herniated discs or spinal fractures. There are other types of […]
What PPD Should I Get for a Back Injury?
Serious back injuries and back surgeries often result in some amount of permanent impairment.  Basically, this means that you do not have a one hundred percent recovery from your injury. Permanent impairment could result from limited range of motion. You might not be able to lift as much as you did before. Pain could potentially cause […]
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 […]
