The Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation reported in its 2023 Annual Report that medical-only claims for 2022 numbered 81,021. Each of these people had to navigate this complex system, including choosing a physician. Georgia Workers' Compensation Law provides...
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Georgia increases the maximum amount of workers’ compensation benefit
In a bid to change the landscape of workers' rights, Georgia recently introduced a new piece of legislation - House Bill 480. Signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp, this bill brings significant changes to the Workers' Compensation Benefits system in Georgia. HB 480,...
What do I do if workers’ comp is not authorizing my medical treatment?
It is frustrating to hear that your workers' compensation claim is not authorized when you have work injuries. If your employer's insurance company denied your medical treatment request, the laws in Georgia give you the right to appeal the decision. Why was your claim...
Can I Get A Second Opinion About A Work Injury?
If you are not satisfied with a diagnosis or the course of treatment that a medical care provider recommends, it is usually a good idea to seek a second opinion. This is particularly true in the case of work-related injuries. If a physician fails to identify the...
Dealing with a hand injury at work
A hand injury can result in the need for extensive medical care and lost time from work. If the injury was work-related, it is compensable by Georgia workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, many workers have difficulty obtaining all of the benefits they are owed. It...
Preventing Lifting Injuries at Work
Back injuries are some of the most commonplace injuries that occur on-the-job in Georgia. Often, these injuries are the result of accidents that are difficult to avoid. However, there are steps you can take to minimize back injuries — most notably lifting injuries....
5 mistakes to avoid following a work injury
Georgia workers’ compensation provides free medical care for workers who are injured on the job. It also provides money to replace lost wages and to compensate workers for permanent injuries. These benefits exist to help injured workers get back on their feet after a...
Back injuries a professional hazard for nursing assistants
While health care workers spend their time taking care of those who are sick or injured, many end up as patients themselves as the result of injuries on the job. According to the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing assistants and orderlies ...
When a construction worker is injured by a safety violation
When a safety violation causes an injury on a construction site, the injured may have options beyond workers’ compensation. Negligence can take a heavy toll on construction workers. Georgia workers’ compensation pays wage loss and medical care benefits for people...
Are knee injuries covered by workers’ compensation?
Many Georgia workers suffer from work-related knee injuries. These injuries may be covered by workers’ compensation.Knees injuries can happen as the result of an accident that happens on the job or repetitive stress to the knee joint from work activities. As...
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