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What could I do that would harm my Georgia Workers' Comp claim?

A: After you have been injured in an accident on the job, there are things you should do in order to heighten the credibility of your Georgia Workers' Comp claim. This involves cooperating with your employer and physician when it comes to your injury and speaking with a Douglasville work injury lawyer who can help you receive a fair and full settlement.

8 Things That Can Harm Your Georgia Workers' Comp Claim

When you file a Georgia Workers' Comp claim, understand that every step you take or do not take will be evaluated to calculate the worth of your settlement. You can harm your claim by:

not immediately reporting your work injury to your employer after the accident;
failing to cooperate with your employer when filling out paperwork that documents your injury and cause of accident;
rescheduling major appointments (with unreasonable circumstances) for your injury with a physician;
failing to comply with treatments your doctor prescribes or recommends;
refusing to go back to work when you are able to;
receiving Temporary Total Disability Benefits while you are working somewhere else;
submitting false or inaccurate information regarding the injury, accident or medical history; and
refusing to take a drug test.

When in doubt, talk with a Douglasville work injury lawyer to discuss what can and cannot be used against you when you file for a Georgia Workers' Comp claim. Understand that your lawyer has seen many cases similar to yours. He or she knows that you need and deserve a fair and full settlement in order to maintain a healthy, normal life after your work injury.

When It's Time to Contact a Douglasville Work Injury Lawyer

Your claim not only involves your employer, but may also involve 3^rd parties such as equipment manufacturers. At Murphy & Associates our attorneys are ready to answer your questions about your legal rights after a workplace accident. 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 personal injury 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 or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today - 1-770-577-3020.

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