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| Workers' Compensation |
How much will I be paid while I am unable to work? The maximum weekly benefits you can receive under the Georgia Workers Compensation Law are $450.00 per week. You may receive less, depending on your particular circumstances. |
Will I be paid for the inconvenience, pain and suffering caused by my
injury? No. Georgia Workers Compensation does not pay for pain and
suffering. It only pays for the time your doctor has you disabled.
Will I be paid for my “loss of income”? Not exactly. Georgia Workers
Compensation does not pay for “loss of income” that you lose during your
disability, however weekly benefits may be paid (see question number 1).
Who will pay for my medical bills? The Workers Compensation Insurance
carrier pays for all of your medical bills, prescriptions and rehabilitation if
necessary.
Who will pay for my travel expenses to and from the doctor? Workers
Compensation Insurance will pay for the mileage to and from the doctor provided
you keep a record of the distance traveled. Our law firm will provide you with a
form for this purpose if you need one.
I am already receiving Workers Compensation Benefits now, how much
longer will I continue to receive them?
If any of these events occur you will not continue to receive weekly temporary
total disability benefits. You can possibly get more benefits if you have a
permanent partial disability or we can settle your claim.
When will my claim be settled? Our law firm can settle your claim for you at
any time, but only if the insurance company is willing. If you want us to proceed
with settlement of your claim you should phone and let us know. Remember, we
cannot force the insurance company to settle, just as they cannot force you to
settle.
How much will my claim be settled for? This is not a simple question to
answer. It is based upon many factors, including (but not limited to) the type of
injury you incurred, how well you recovered, the medial reports regarding your
condition, the type of work you do, your education and training. Once we have
obtained all the necessary information needed to evaluate your claim, our firm’s
Workers Compensation settlement committee will review it and make a
recommendation to you based upon our firm’s experience with other cases similar
to yours.
When my claim is settled, when will I get my money? Once your claim is
settled (and the terms of the settlement are agreed upon), legal documents called
a “settlement stipulation” must be prepared. This usually takes about two weeks.
You will then be contacted to sign them so that they may be submitted to the
Workers Compensation Board for approval. All settlements must be approved by
the Workers Compensation board, which usually takes four to six weeks. When
the State Board of Worker’s Compensation approves the settlement we will be
able to obtain your settlement proceeds for you within twenty days.
If anyone from the insurance company calls me about my claim, what
should I say? DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY.
We will handle all communication from now on.
What do I do with my medical bills? Send any and all medical bills you may
receive directly to our offices. We will see to it that they are forwarded onto the
Workers Compensation Insurance carrier for payment.
Who will be working on my case at our law firm? In order to provide you the
best service we can, our law firm will assign an attorney and several paralegals to
work on your case. When they contact you or when you are referred to them,
please be cooperative. We are all working as a team for you and your rights.
What should I do when I think I am ready to settle my claim? If you want to
settle your claim, let us know. Settlement is not possible in every case. If the
Insurance Company is willing, we can usually work out a settlement that will
benefit you. In some cases, settlement is the only way you can get any money
from your claim. Call us to discuss this option further.
If I am not already going to a doctor or if I want to use a different doctor,
what should I do? Do not change doctors or see another doctor until you
consult your attorney first. Workers Compensation has strict guidelines for
medical treatment and if not followed, could keep you from getting your benefits
and could leave you with unpaid bills.
If I am still having pain or problems due to my injury should I go back to
the doctor? Absolutely. In fact, if you do not, you may jeopardize your claim.
injury? No. Georgia Workers Compensation does not pay for pain and
suffering. It only pays for the time your doctor has you disabled.
Will I be paid for my “loss of income”? Not exactly. Georgia Workers
Compensation does not pay for “loss of income” that you lose during your
disability, however weekly benefits may be paid (see question number 1).
Who will pay for my medical bills? The Workers Compensation Insurance
carrier pays for all of your medical bills, prescriptions and rehabilitation if
necessary.
Who will pay for my travel expenses to and from the doctor? Workers
Compensation Insurance will pay for the mileage to and from the doctor provided
you keep a record of the distance traveled. Our law firm will provide you with a
form for this purpose if you need one.
I am already receiving Workers Compensation Benefits now, how much
longer will I continue to receive them?
- Until you return to work; or,
- Until your doctor releases you to return to your regular work (even if you do
not return, your benefits will stop); - Until the insurance company finds a job for you.
If any of these events occur you will not continue to receive weekly temporary
total disability benefits. You can possibly get more benefits if you have a
permanent partial disability or we can settle your claim.
When will my claim be settled? Our law firm can settle your claim for you at
any time, but only if the insurance company is willing. If you want us to proceed
with settlement of your claim you should phone and let us know. Remember, we
cannot force the insurance company to settle, just as they cannot force you to
settle.
How much will my claim be settled for? This is not a simple question to
answer. It is based upon many factors, including (but not limited to) the type of
injury you incurred, how well you recovered, the medial reports regarding your
condition, the type of work you do, your education and training. Once we have
obtained all the necessary information needed to evaluate your claim, our firm’s
Workers Compensation settlement committee will review it and make a
recommendation to you based upon our firm’s experience with other cases similar
to yours.
When my claim is settled, when will I get my money? Once your claim is
settled (and the terms of the settlement are agreed upon), legal documents called
a “settlement stipulation” must be prepared. This usually takes about two weeks.
You will then be contacted to sign them so that they may be submitted to the
Workers Compensation Board for approval. All settlements must be approved by
the Workers Compensation board, which usually takes four to six weeks. When
the State Board of Worker’s Compensation approves the settlement we will be
able to obtain your settlement proceeds for you within twenty days.
If anyone from the insurance company calls me about my claim, what
should I say? DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY.
We will handle all communication from now on.
What do I do with my medical bills? Send any and all medical bills you may
receive directly to our offices. We will see to it that they are forwarded onto the
Workers Compensation Insurance carrier for payment.
Who will be working on my case at our law firm? In order to provide you the
best service we can, our law firm will assign an attorney and several paralegals to
work on your case. When they contact you or when you are referred to them,
please be cooperative. We are all working as a team for you and your rights.
What should I do when I think I am ready to settle my claim? If you want to
settle your claim, let us know. Settlement is not possible in every case. If the
Insurance Company is willing, we can usually work out a settlement that will
benefit you. In some cases, settlement is the only way you can get any money
from your claim. Call us to discuss this option further.
If I am not already going to a doctor or if I want to use a different doctor,
what should I do? Do not change doctors or see another doctor until you
consult your attorney first. Workers Compensation has strict guidelines for
medical treatment and if not followed, could keep you from getting your benefits
and could leave you with unpaid bills.
If I am still having pain or problems due to my injury should I go back to
the doctor? Absolutely. In fact, if you do not, you may jeopardize your claim.
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| 770-564-2600 Metro Atlanta 912-527-2000 Savannah |
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