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 […]
Depression and Anxiety from a Work Injury
Injuries almost always cause pain. Â Pain often makes people feel depressed. Â Pain can also cause lack of sleep. Â Lack of sleep can also cause depression. Many people take a lot of pride in the work they do. Â Limitations from a serious injury can often keep you from doing your job. Â A serious injury may also […]
Mileage Costs Payment – GA Workers’ Compensation
The mileage costs associated with buying gas to drive back and forth to the doctor can add up quickly. Depending on where you live and the type of injury you have, you may have to drive 50 or more miles to see a good specialist for treatment.  You may have to go to physical therapy […]
Light Duty Jobs – A Change in the Law
When your doctor releases you to go back to work after a work injury, your employer may offer you a light duty job. Â If you have been injured, you probably want to get better and go back to work as quickly as possible. Â Sometimes, though, you may be asked to come back too soon or […]
When Will My Temporary Total Disability Benefits Start?
One workers’ compensation benefit is temporary total disability or TTD benefits.  These are benefits for lost wages.  The insurance company pays these benefits when you are unable to work because of your injury. Also, if you return to work but are making less money because of your injury, you receive benefits for your reduced earnings. […]
Should the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company Be Paying Me Temporary Partial Disability Benefits?
Temporary partial disability benefits should be paid when you are back at work but making less money than you did before your on the job injury. Â This article explains when temporary partial disability benefits are owed and how the amount of temporary partial disability benefits is calculated. Situations Where Temporary Partial Disability Benefits Should Be […]
What Does A Permanent Partial Disability Rating Mean?
Permanent partial disability benefits can be one of the most difficult workers compensation benefits to understand. You should receive them if you have a permanent impairment as a result of your work injury. But many people do not even know about permanent partial disability. Usually, people find out about it when: They receive a form […]
What Will I Get From a Free Consultation About Workers’ Compensation?
What will I get from a free consultation? A free consultation with one of our workers’ compensation attorneys will provide you with at least three things: We can put together a summary of the important facts of your case for you. Â You can use this summary regardless of whether you decide to hire us or […]
What is a Workers’ Compensation Case Settlement?
Are you entitled to a workers’ compensation settlement? That is a good question that many people ask me. The short answer to that question is that you are not necessarily “entitled” to a settlement. Â Most people who are injured at work do end up receiving a settlement, but a settlement is something different than what […]
Can I Change My Workers’ Compensation Doctor?
Getting good medical treatment is very important. Â It helps you recover from a work injury. Sometimes, the first doctor you treat with will not provide the treatment you need. Â You may need to change doctors to recover from your injury. This article covers your right to change doctors after the initial selection of a doctor […]
