1.   I have been injured at work. What should I do?

      If you have been injured at work, you should report the accident to your employer immediately. Even if you do not

      think that you are hurt, you still need to report it to your employer. If you do not report your injury within thirty

      (30) days you may lose your right to collect any kind of medical or income benefits. I suggest that you call me at

      (404) 373-5550 or (770) 982-2252 to discuss this.

 

2.   Can I see any doctor that I want?

 

      This is a question that I get just about every day. In most cases you will have to see a physician that has been posted

      on a list. The list is called a "Panel of Physicians". There have been cases where insurance companies have let clients

      choose there own doctors. If this is something that is happening to you, I suggest that you call me at (404) 373-5550

      or (770) 982-2252 to discuss this.

 

3.   Can I still receive Workers' Compensation benefits if the accident was my fault?

 

      The purpose of the Workers' Compensation System is to provide benefits to injured workers regardless of fault.

      There are some cases that will be denied by Workers' Compensation. For example: If you are under the influence of

      illegal drugs or alcohol while you were on the job, you will not receive any kind of benefits. If this is something that

      has happened to you, I still want to talk to you. I suggest that you call me at (404) 373-5550 or (770) 982-2252 to

      discuss this.

 

4.   What Kind of income benefits can I receive from Workers' Compensation?

 

      VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION! If you have been taken out of work from your workers compensation

      doctor and you have missed at least seven (7) days of work, your first check should be mailed to you within

      twenty-one (21) days of the first day of work missed. When this happens, it is referred to as, receiving "Temporary

      Total Disability". The amount of your check should equal 2/3 of your regular wages. There are other types of

      disability incomes as well. I suggest that you call me at (404) 373-5550 or (770) 982-2252 to discuss this in more detail.

 

5.   If I am Hurt on the job, do I have to pay for my own medical treatment?

 

     AGAIN, VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION! Georgia law states that an employer or insurer has to provide

      you medical treatment. This should cost you nothing. You are entitled to any kind of treatment. This should not cost

      you a thing! You are entitled to any kind of treatment that is recommended by your workers' compensation doctor.

 

6.   Gas prices have gone up  and I can not afford to drive to my doctor's office. Can I get reimbursed on

      mileage or can someone pick me up?

 

      The answer is YES! If you are constantly going to and from doctor's appointments or physical therapy, our office

      will give you a mileage sheet to take with you and fill out. Once a month, I would like you to drop off the list to

      our office or mail it in to us. Workers' Compensation pays $0.28 per mile. For example, if you traveled 500 miles in

      a month, your reimbursement would be calculated by multiplying 500 miles by $0.28 per mile. 500 x 0.28 = $140.00

      You would receive $140.00 from the insurance company as reimbursement for your mileage. If you do not have any

      kind of transportation and you need a ride, our office can call the insurance company and have a driver come out,

      pick you up, and take you to your appointments.

 

7.   My doctor gave me a permanent partial disability rating. What does this mean?