Articles Posted in Workers Compensation

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If you have been injured in a work related accident then it is important to meet with an experienced Georgia workers compensation lawyer. Since insurance adjusters in Georgia are trained in handling your case, you will need a Georgia workers comp lawyer to help you get the benefits you are entitled to. Since filing a workers comp claim and getting the settlement you deserve requires specialized legal experience, a workers comp lawyer in your area will be crucial. However, if you or your lawyer need Georgia State Board of Workers Compensation forms they can be found here.

These Georgia Workers comp forms are in PDF format for easier use but should not be used without first consulting with an experienced workers comp lawyer. In addition, here are a few tips in filing your claim:

  • Report your accident as soon as possible/ injury to your employer (within 30 days).
  • If your claim is denied, contact an experienced workers comp lawyer who can help identify and resolve any problems with your claim.
  • Make sure the amount of compensation you receive is reviewed by an experienced workers comp lawyer who knows how to work with insurance companies to get you the full amount you are entitled to.
  • Certain weekly disability benefits carry the option to pay the recipient in one lump sum. An experienced Georgia workers comp lawyer can negotiate with the workers’ compensation insurance company to get you a fair settlement.

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When you are injured in a work related accident and file your workers compensation claim, you will have many questions about how to proceed with your case.  Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about managed care and rehabilitation that will be important for your case.

What is the difference between a  rehabilitation supplier and a case manager?

The workers’ comp board defines a case manager as someone who manages the case pursuant to the MCO regulated by Rule 208; and the person providing the case management is referred to by the Board as a Case Manager.

All other case management is regulated by Rule 200.1, and the person providing the workers comp case management is referred to by the workers comp Board as a Rehabilitation Supplier.

What is a voluntary rehabilitation supplier?

A voluntary rehabilitation supplier is providing services on a workers comp case that occurred after 7/1/1992 date of accident claim that has not been designated by the Board as catastrophic case.

What is a rehabilitation consultant?
A rehabilitation consultant is a person employed outside of the employer/insurer/third party administrator who is paid/hired by the workers comp adjuster to provide guidance on the employee’s medical and rehabilitation needs.

What is a direct employee of an employer, insurer or third party administrator?

A direct employee of an employer/insurer/third party administrator is person who receives their paycheck and benefits from that particular party.  This must be contrasted with the “direct” hiring of a person employed by someone else or self-employed to perform the case management services on behalf of the employer/insurer/third party adjuster.