Daily Archives: February 26, 2013
Light Duty Job - Know Your Rights
You have been totally disabled by the treating physician and then the doctor decides you can do a light duty job. Don’t just return to work because the employer “says” they have light duty job for you. The employer and insurer must follow a certain procedure dictated by the law as outlined in the Statute. The Statute requires the employer and insurer to file certain forms with the Board of Workers’ Compensation before you are required to return to work and try the light duty job.
Workers Compensation Doctors - Can I See My Own Doctor
When you are injured on the job you should be given the opportunity to choose a workers compensation doctor from the posted panel of physicians. It is required under Georgia law that the employer maintain a workers compensation panel of six doctors. The employer should not just tell you which doctor to go see but rather let you choose a doctor from the panel. Once you are injured on the job ask your employer to see the panel of Workers Compensation Doctors.
You cannot just treat with your personal doctor and expect the employer to pay the bills and pay weekly compensation. If the employer has a valid panel then you must see their Workers Compensation Doctors.