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What should I be concerned about with an IME in my Georgia Workers' Comp case?

 

A: There are several things you should be concerned about with an independent medical exam in your Georgia Workers' Comp case. For starters, you should know that you will be sent to a company doctor who will be more likely to side with the company than with you. If you want to take steps to protect your rights and your health as victim of a work injury in Temple, GA, with a lawyer who has handled many Workers' Compensation cases.

Potential Trouble in an Independent Medical Exam

There's no way to avoid an independent medical exam if you have been seriously injured and seek Georgia Workers' Comp benefits. Therefore, you should be aware of the following: 

  • Because the doctor performing the IME is not your personal physician, you may have trouble developing trust or a rapport. 
  • Some company doctors are biased against injured employees and will likely downplay their injuries. 
  • The doctor might not order the required treatment, especially if it is costly. 
  • The doctor may not authorize adequate time off from work for your injuries to heal properly. 

If you are unhappy with the doctor's evaluation or plan of care, you can have a lawyer help you argue your case. Although you will be allowed to see a different physician at least once, if you are still not satisfied with the new physician, your lawyer will need to seek a hearing to explain why you want to switch physicians again.

With experienced legal counsel working on your behalf, you can have peace of mind that your case can be handled fairly.

Injured at Work in Temple, GA? A Lawyer Can Help!

Filing a Workers' Compensation claim for work injuries in Temple, Georgia, can result in having to deal with multiple parties. Your claim not only involves your employer, but it may also involve 3rd 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.







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:

Review the our Case Results for workers compensation cases.

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Douglasville
8302 Office Park Drive (off Hospital Drive)
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 770-577-3020
Fax: 770-577-2011

Atlanta
5825 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-577-3020
Fax: 770-577-2011
Toll Free: 1-800-503-7598