Atlanta Workers Comp Benefits Attorneys

Notify Your Employer of Your Accident as Soon as Possible

You must report any accident to your employer immediately, but not later than 30 days, in order to ensure that you remain eligible for worker’s compensation benefits. It is important that you report any accident to your supervisor or employer’s representative, and not simply to a co-worker, to ensure that your employer has notice of the accident. Failure to notify your employer of an accident may prevent you from pursuing a workers’ compensation claim.

Accept Medical Treatment Provided by Your Employer

You must cooperate with your employer by attending any scheduled, authorized medical appointments for treatment through workers’ compensation. If you fail to accept reasonable and related medical treatment ordered by the Board of Workers’ Compensation and/or provided by your employer, then your eligibility for worker’s compensation benefits may be suspended.

Notify the Insurance Carrier of Any Address Change or Any Return to Work

You must notify the insurance carrier through your employer of any change in address. If you return to work while you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, you must report this to the employer/insurance carrier because you may still be eligible for some workers’ compensation benefits even if you are working and making a lower wage than your pre-injury wage. If an attorney is handling your claim, provide this information to your attorney so they may notify your employer to resolve these issues.

Attempt a Job if Approved by the Authorized Treating Physician

You must attempt a job if approved by the authorized treating physician. If you do not attempt a job approved by the authorized treating physician when this job is offered to you by your employer, then your workers’ compensation benefits could be suspended. You should be aware, however, that there are numerous technical requirements under the Workers’ Compensation Act which govern how and when your employer can offer you a light duty job, and you should discuss this with your attorney if you are offered a job by your employer in order to ensure that you are not required to exceed any work restrictions and also to ensure that you are not at risk for reinjury.

File a Claim if You are Denied Benefits

If you are denied benefits under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act, you must file a claim with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation within certain specific deadlines or you will lose the right to pursue these benefits. Your attorney can advise you of these statutes of limitation to ensure that you preserve and protect your rights to continued workers’ compensation benefits.

If you have been hurt on the job, you owe it to yourself and your family to contact an Atlanta Workers' Compensation Lawyer.  Call McAleer Law at 404-816-7374.