The injured worker has one year from the date of accident to file a notice (through the proper Board Form) with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation.  If the employer has furnished remedial medical treatment, then the employee may have one year from the last date of treatment.  If the employee received weekly benefits, then he or she may have two years from the date of the last payment to file a claim.

Yes.  If your case has been accepted and the treating physician prescribes the medication, this should be covered and you should not have to pay out of pocket for your prescriptions.

In most cases, these types of accidents are covered.  However, if you intentionally hurt yourself or engage in horseplay or willful misconduct, then your injuries may not be covered by workers’ compensation.

If the case is accepted, the weekly checks should be issued within 21 days of the first day you missed work.

You may receive weekly income benefits if you miss seven (7) days of work because of an occupational accident.  Generally, the injured worker receives two-thirds (2/3) of his or her average weekly wage up to a statutory limit.

Injured workers should report their injuries as soon as possible.  The Workers' Compensation Act states that the injury should be reported within 30 days.

You may get this type of temporary medical care as long as it is truly an emergency.  If it is, then it will likely be covered.

You may change doctors once as a matter of right.  However, your choice must be another doctor on the list provided by the insurance company (Panel of Physicians).

The employer is required to post at least six (6) doctors on a list for injured workers to choose from when they get hurt on the job.  This list is known as the Panel of Physicians.  The employer is required to inform the injured work about this list and his or her right to choose a doctor for treatment.

Generally, if the deceased employee has dependents that relied on the worker for financial stability, then the dependents may receive the workers’ compensation benefits.

If you are injured on the job, you are entitled to medical treatment, rehabilitation and income benefits.  Generally, these benefits are provided to injured workers so that they can return back to work if possible.

Workers' compensation will reimburse you for necessary travel expenses including mileage to and from doctor visits.

Unfortunately, it is legal for insurance companies to videotape and watch your activities.

No, you will need to see a doctor that is chosen from a panel of physicians (a list of employee-provided doctors).

You will be able to receive a reduced amount of benefits in this case. You will be able to receive up to $334.00 a week if the accident occurred on or after July 1, 2007.

Your weekly benefits will be two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to $500.00 if the accident occurred on or after July 1, 2007.  For more information or for accidents occurring prior to July 1, 2007, click here.

If your claim has been accepted and you are seeing an authorized doctor, your bills will be covered by workers' compensation. The medical provider cannot bill you for these services by law.

No. Workers' compensation cases are not brought before a jury. An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will hear your case, and we can represent you at this hearing.

In many circumstances, yes, you can seek vocational and medical rehabilitation. These are handled on a case-to-case basis, and it is important to speak with an attorney about your specific situation.

Unfortunately, yes. Georgia is an at-will state. However, if you have an employment contract or have been discriminated against because of your disability, you may have legal recourse.

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