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If the injured worker desires to change doctors within the posted panel of physicians, he or she may do so without approval from the Board or the insurance company. This change is only allowed one time, however. If the injured employee wants to change physicians to someone not listed on the panel of physicians, he…
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. §34-9-200(a). The employer/insurer will be entitled to
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 during the medical appointments. At Ramos & Law, we recommend that the…
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 must be exercised upon selecting the authorized treating physician. This doctor…
The price of gasoline and the stress of battling the Atlanta traffic to get your workers’ compensation medical appointment can add “insult to injury” in some cases. In many cases, injured workers
When an employee is injured on the job, the Employer is required to furnish them with medical benefits including surgical, hospital, and related care or items prescribed by a licensed physician. These items may include
One of the questions we hear all the time is why a claimant cannot recover for their pain and suffering. The Workers’ Compensation Act provides a number of important benefits to the injured employee but does not allow for pain and suffering. It can provide income benefits
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