It’s frustrating enough being out of work and in pain because of an injury that happened on the job. Now you’re being told your workers’ comp doctor referral is out of network. Let’s say you were in a car accident not related to work. You go to an in-network doctor for […]

Have you noticed a new vehicle parked outside your home after suffering an injury at work? If so, you are probably under insurance surveillance.  Insurance surveillance is not only real and legal, but it is also common. Companies hire professionals to perform insurance surveillance to protect themselves against fraudulent insurance claims. The […]

You were hurt at work, and now the workers’ compensation insurance company is pushing you to settle. Should you settle a workers’ comp claim? If you’re feeling the pressure to settle, the last thing you want to do is make an uninformed, rushed decision.  Read on to see if now […]

If you’ve been injured on the job, one of the first decisions you must make is where to seek medical attention: emergency room, urgent care, or your primary care doctor. No matter what the injury is, one thing is clear – you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. […]

Has your workers’ comp doctor sent you back to work too soon, or are you worried they will?  This happens to more workers than you might expect. If your workers’ comp doctor sent you back to work too soon, you run the risk of reinjuring yourself or suffering a new, […]

If you have suffered an injury on the job in Georgia, you may be approached by the insurance company about a potential workers’ comp settlement. It’s fairly common for insurance companies to offer workers’ comp settlements to injured workers. This can seem appealing because you receive compensation quickly and can […]

If you are injured on the job, one pressing question you may have is, “Does my employer control my medical treatment?” Workers sometimes hesitate to report work injuries because they believe the answer is yes.  But it’s not. Believing this myth often causes workers to suffer and not receive the […]

Are Car Accidents Covered by Workers’ Comp in Georgia? Car accidents often occur during the workday as people travel to and from work and between job sites. But are car accidents covered? The answer is complicated.  According to the CDC, “Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths […]

6 Steps to Take If Injured on the Job In Georgia The most recent data for those injured on the job in Georgia comes from 2019. In 2019, there were 78,100 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported in Georgia.  This is just one state’s portion of the 2.8 million nonfatal […]

If you’ve suffered a work injury, you may be asking, “Does workers’ comp affect my health insurance?” This is a good question and an understandable one. Workers’ compensation and health insurance are completely separate things.  Workers’ compensation insurance is paid for by the employer. In the state of Georgia, employers […]