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Georgia Work Injury Claim: The Independent Medical Exam (Part A)

Serious injuries can happen at just about any workplace, setting the stage for a Georgia work injury claim. You could slip and fall on computer cables, suffer an accidental needle stick with a contaminated syringe, or be involved in a car accident while making deliveries. After you file your claim, you may be subjected to an independent medical exam. To preserve your legal rights in Lithia Springs, a Workers' Compensation lawyer should be contacted as soon as possible.

Medical Evaluation and Treatment after a Workplace Accident

Unfortunately, when you file for Workers' Compensation benefits, your employer gets to decide where you will be medically evaluated and treated for your injuries. Anytime you seek benefits, you give up a few of your rights, including the right to pick your own doctor or other healthcare provider for an independent medical exam. You will not be allowed to see your personal physician, whom you've known and trusted. Neither will you be allowed to pick someone from the phone book and call for an appointment.

As soon as you sustain an injury, your employer and the insurance provider can send you to the "company doctor" for the independent medical exam. This doctor can examine you and possible run tests to diagnose your injuries and evaluate the severity of your condition.

Why You Should Be Concerned

One reason why this raises a red flag is because the company doctor works for the insurance company, and therefore, likely is pressured to keep costs down. Consequently, your best interests probably won't be kept in mind.

To ensure that your Georgia work injury claim is handled with respect, contact a Lithia Springs Workers' Compensation lawyer. When you have experienced legal counsel, your risk of being taken advantage of can decrease.

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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: