FILING A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM  IN GEORGIA

If you or a loved one have been the victim of an injury at work near Macon Georgia, then call a Macon GA workers compensation medical benefits attorney at (phone).

Filing A Workers' Compensation Claim

The injured employee must notify the employer who will give out workers' compensation forms. The injured employee must fill out these forms describing the nature and extent of the injury. The employer will then forward the forms to the insurance company.

The injured employee must select a treating physician from the “panel of physicians” maintained by the employer. It is this treating physician who will determine if and when the injured employee ready to return to work.

Independent Medical Exam

Employees have the right to a second opinion. The employee can see a doctor of his or her choice for one time independent medical exam. The employer’s insurance company must pay for the medical exam.

If Benefits Are Terminated

If the employer terminates the benefits before the injured employee can return to work, the employee must consult an attorney.

Compensation from other sources

Besides compensation from the employer under workers compensation laws, an injured employee may be eligible for compensation from other sources. If the injury was caused by a defective product, the employee can seek compensation from the manufacturer and others involved in the chain of commerce of that product. If the injury was caused due to the negligence of any third party other than the employer or a co-worker, the employee can file a personal injury lawsuit against that party for compensation for injury-related medical treatment, pain and suffering, lost wages, lost future earning capacity and property damage.

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