What workers' comp can cover
- Medical treatmentDoctor visits, surgery, therapy, prescriptions, and mileage
- Lost wage benefitsWeekly checks while you're unable to work
- Reduced-wage benefitsIf you return to work at lower pay
- Permanent impairmentBenefits for lasting injury to a body part
Where we make a difference
Your employer's insurer picks the doctors on your panel and decides what treatment to approve. We make sure you get to the right doctors, that needed treatment isn't denied, and that your weekly checks are calculated correctly and arrive on time.
When the insurer won't cooperate, we request a hearing before the State Board of Workers' Compensation and fight for what you're owed.
“He was able to get me to great doctors and physical therapy.”
Deadlines you need to know
- Report your injury within 30 days. Tell your supervisor as soon as possible, and in writing if you can.
- File your claim within one year. A claim generally must be filed with the State Board within a year of the injury, with some exceptions.
- Don't miss appointments. Missed treatment can be used to cut off your benefits.
When someone else caused your injury
Workers' comp doesn't pay for pain and suffering. But if a third party, like another driver or an equipment manufacturer, caused your injury, you may have a separate personal injury claim. We look for those claims in every case.
Common questions
Can I be fired for filing a workers' comp claim?
Georgia is an at-will employment state, but filing a claim doesn't end your right to benefits. If something like this happens, call us right away.
Can I pick my own doctor?
Usually you choose from your employer's posted panel of physicians. In some situations you can change doctors, and we'll help you do that.