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Injured August last year, surgery wasn't approved until January. Was supposed to be out for 12 weeks to recover, sent back to work after 6 weeks. Even light duty at current job has been unbearable. Thought last doctor visit that I would be cleared for full duty and the case closed so I had... View More 
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answered on Jun 19, 2017
Based on your description of the situation, you'd probably be leaving a good bit of money on the table if you were to quit now. Best thing would be to consult with a workers comp lawyer to help you get through out of this quickly and with the most money in your pocket possible. My office... View More
have the medicare part on ss. W/c wants to set aside money . Can I waive that simply because medicare isnt responsible now why would they be responsible for my injury if i needed medical help ?
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answered on Jun 7, 2017
The short answer is you have to have a Medicare Set Aside because you might be Medicare eligible in the next two years, even if you aren't right now. The fact that you are on Social Security makes it more likely that you will be Medicare eligible, which means that both parties to the... View More
What do I do to keep my settlement?
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answered on May 22, 2017
It will probably affect your ability to receive your portion of your workers comp settlement, but the effect on weekly income benefits can vary from case to case.
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answered on May 22, 2017
Not necessarily, but the longer after the injury the drug test is performed, depending on the drug being tested for, the less effective a positive test would be in supporting a denial of the workers comp claim.
Unbearable pain the past two weeks. Podiatrist dismissed as Plantars but xray at urgent shows large fang like spurs.
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answered on May 22, 2017
It's possible that you could get a claim like this accepted by WC. But I wouldn't try it without hiring a lawyer because I would expect the claim to be denied initially.
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answered on May 22, 2017
Except for the narrowest of circumstances, it's illegal to receive weekly workers comp payments while working. Better to settle your workers comp claim and then start working somewhere else. Line up a new job, sure. But don't start earning income at a new job while the weekly checks are... View More
walmart 13% diability rating for detached rotator cuff had surgery did not work, nothing left to do. walmart has paid all of mine medical bills and surgery and paid for my time off and paid a weekly permanent partial disability rating of 13%. now wanting to settle for 24999. but has the previously... View More
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answered on May 20, 2017
Subrogation can be very complicated and can, in some circumstances, lead to a lawsuit against the injured worker. If you don't have a lawyer for your personal injury case (or your workers' comp case for that matter), you should get one. That way, you can get advice on how exactly to... View More
I was injured in Jan 2016 doctor put me back to work in May 2016 I'm having problems again with the alkali area once more I move out of state and my adjuster can't seem to find anyone that can help me to be seen by a doctor what can I do pain and swelling has began this has been on... View More
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answered on May 20, 2017
Sounds like you might have a TN claim but under GA law you might be entitled to a new doctor in your area. Contact a TN workers' comp lawyer to find out what your options are.
I was fired a week before my next doctor's appointment to schedule my surgery to remove metal from my hand.
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answered on May 20, 2017
Except for a few very limited exceptions, there's nothing in GA law to prevent employers from terminating employees, even if they are injured. However, with the help of an attorney, the injured worker can take advantage of the employer's decision to terminate employment under... View More
There hasn't been an increase or modification filed since our divorce and he is making a lot more money now, before he went out on Workers comp. or should I wait until he is released to go back to work?
answered on May 9, 2017
Assuming both are located in Georgia, and there has not been a previous modification within the past two years or the original ruling is more than 2 years old, then yes, you can file for a modification when the party paying child support is being paid through a worker's compensation policy as... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2017
2/3 your average weekly wage, up to a statutory maximum that varies according to the date of accident. See OCGA 34-9-261.
The Treating physician listed on the form was never seen, and the area of the body affected as well as type of injury is wrong?
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answered on Mar 20, 2017
The insurance company can absolutely be held accountable for incorrect filings. Consult a workers comp lawyer to fully understand your rights. My office offers free consultations.
my primary doctor and they won't cover it why?
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answered on Mar 19, 2017
This is one of many ways employers effectively deny workers comp claims without coming out and saying it. They are representing to you that things work a certain way, when they probably don't, in order to save themselves and at your expense. Consult with a workers comp lawyer. My office offers... View More
My benefits for compensation are being denied until a second opinion is given. However, the denial form had false information on it such as part of the body involved and treating physician are both wrong. I have been out of work for a month due to a neck injury. They claim benefits are being... View More
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answered on Mar 17, 2017
You can win if you hire a workers comp lawyer to represent you. You should at least consult with one asap. My office offers free consultations.
I had an injury occur several months ago. At the time I thought I just pulled a muscle, but did the first report of injury just in case. Because we already had 2 of the 5 full time workers on medical leave I saw a doctor and we agreed that if it got worse I would return. A few months later the... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2017
Unfortunately what you've experienced is fairly common practice in workers comp. Now is the time to consult with a lawyer about this. It's the only way to protect yourself in this situation. My firm offers free consultations.
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answered on Feb 21, 2017
No, you have to contact your attorney and have him or her contact the defense attorney.
Attorney representing the employer appealed the decision. Do you think I need to seek council to represent me in this appeals process?
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answered on Feb 10, 2017
Absolutely. Continuing the case without an attorney would not be wise. Congrats on being awarded benefits but you should at least consult with a workers comp lawyer. We offer free consultations
My injury was a lower back injury that kept me out of work for 9 months (9 months of physical therapy and a spinal injection). Everything seemed ok but I've been getting similar pain and I'm not sure if it is something to be worried about or not. For the past few months I started to feel... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2016
Some edpidurals do the trick, some need to be repeated. You want to bring this to the attention of your attorney.
Do they have to pay for the current treatment or previous as well. I fell in July they wrote knee as the body part injured in report I was diagnosed with sprain sacrum in my back and was told a follow up wasn't available for my knee not back now I've been hurt again and have sciatica... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2016
Contact a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Assn who handles comp cases--they give free consults.The employers report of injury isn't as important as what the doctor said that you followed up with for each case. You did follow up with a doctor, right? If not you may still have have a claim... View More
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