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 […]
Can Workers Compensation Deny My Medical Treatment?
I talk to many people who have suffered injuries at work.  Many people who call me have had problems getting the workers compensation medical treatment they need. Often, the workers compensation insurance company has denied some or all of the medical treatment that has been ordered by their doctor. This is very frustrating because these […]
Beating Insurance Company Medical Treatment Denials
Probably the most common reason people call me about their workers compensation case is medical treatment denials by the insurance company. Â These treatment denials come in several forms: An actual denial – “We are denying payment for your surgery.” A partial denial – “We will approve your medical treatment but you have to have it […]
New Medical Treatment Delay Tactics
You need to get medical treatment quickly for your work injury. When you suffer a serious injury, delays in treatment often affect your ability to get better. Sometimes, these delays can lead to permanent limitations and restrictions. The State of Georgia changed its workers’ compensation law a few years ago.  This change placed a limit […]
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Forms – Medical Treatment – Forms WC-200, WC-205 and WC-207
Insurance companies use many different forms in Georgia workers’ compensation claims. Â The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation publishes these forms. Take a look at this article to get a general overview of workers’ compensation forms. Â This article will focus on workers’ compensation forms that affect the medical treatment or testing you receive in your […]
