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by Lisa Callahan lisacallahan@murphylawyer.com

5/27/2011
James K. Murphy
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Avoid Putting Your Georgia Worker’s Compensation Claim in Jeopardy

After you have suffered a serious workplace injury you should report the injury to your employer, get medical treatment and consult with a Paulding County, Georgia, Workers' Compensation lawyer.

Putting Your Workers' Compensation Claim in Jeopardy

According to Georgia law, if you do any of the following, you risk jeopardizing your Georgia Workers' Compensation benefits:

fail to report your injuries promptly;
fail to cooperate with your employer or doctor regarding treatment, medical evaluations, rehabilitation and claim investigations;
refuse to return to suitable employment;
secretly work somewhere else while receiving temporary total disability benefits;
submit fraudulent information when filing your Georgia Workers' Compensation claim (The State Board of Worker's Compensation will investigate fraud and assess penalties.);
refuse to take a drug test (If your injuries are related to drug or alcohol use, you will not be entitled to benefits.); and/or
refuse to be examined by a physician at reasonable times.

To protect your claim and maximize your benefits, you should be completely honest with your lawyer when filing for benefits and when speaking with your Paulding County, Georgia Workers' Compensation lawyer. Your lawyer can advise you on other ways to protect your claim during this vulnerable time. To learn more about working with an attorney on your Georgia Worker's Compensation claim, please visit our article library.

When It's Time to Contact a Paulding County, Georgia, Workers' Compensation Lawyer

At Murphy & Associates our Workers' Compensation lawyer team is ready to answer your questions about Workers' Compensation. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us. If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential workman's comp case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident. Contact us today - 770-577-3020.

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At Murphy & Associates, LLC we provide free consultations for work related accidents and personal injury claims. If you have been injured on the job and have questions for a Atlanta Workers Comp Attorney you may be interested in the following helpful information and ways to contact us: