The term “settlement” can be very confusing in a Georgia workers’ compensation claim. Essentially, a “settlement” is an agreement between the parties where one party receives financial compensation in exchange for releasing the other...
After a physical injury at work, the employer is required to furnish the injured employee medical benefits which include medical, surgical, psychological, and other related or derivative treatment at hospitals and physical therapy facilities. See, O.C.G.A....
Generally, the goal of the injured worker and the authorized treating physician should be the same: to heal the patient. Given the number of patients that “company doctors” see, it is important that the injured worker serve as his or her best advocate...
Getting healthy again from a work related accident should always be the top priority. Therefore, it is crucial that the injured worker makes the most of his or her time with the physician. If the injured employee has the panel of physicians, thoughtful consideration...
What is an IME or Independent Medical Examination? In many workers’ compensation cases, the injured worker, the employer, or insurance carrier may desire an “independent medical examination” (IME) or “second opinion.” This generally occurs when one of the...
