Steps to Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim in Georgia
If you were injured on the job it is crucial that your Georgia worker compensation claim be filed correctly so that you can receive the benefits to which you are entitled. Follow these steps to help assure efficient processing of your request:
- Step #1: Inform your employers about the injury. Do this as soon as possible following the harmful incident, but no more than thirty days after it occurred. Your employers will then give you forms to complete for your Georgia workers' compensation claim. You need to describe the nature and extent of your injuries. This documentation is then sent to the insurance company that covers your employer.
- Step #2: See a physician. If the need for emergency treatment has been addressed, your employers will provide a list of physicians. You should select a doctor from this list to provide follow-up care for your injury. If you wish to get a second opinion, then the insurance company of your employers must pay for a one-time visit to a physician of your choice.
- Step #3: Notify the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation. Contact this department—they will provide you with form WC-14. Complete it and return a copy to the Board, as well as to your employers and their insurance company.
- It is important to note that under Georgia worker comp law, you must file your Georgia workers' compensation claim within the appropriate statute of limitations, which varies according to your type of injury. However, there are some general guidelines to use when determining how the statute applies to you. Typically, you must file within:
- One year of the date of injury
- One year of the date that your employers last provided remedial treatment
- Two years from the last payment of weekly income benefits
If you need assistance at any point in the process of filing a Georgia workers' comp claim, discuss your case with the Law Offices of Gary M. Kazin. With over thirty years of experience in workers compensation, we have what it takes to get your claim in Georgia filed quickly and efficiently.
Let us advocate for your worker compensation claim in Georgia
The Law Offices of Gary M. Kazin are dedicated to advocating on behalf of injured workers in Georgia. If you need assistance with a Georgia workers compensation claim, call us at (404) 378-8227, or contact us online. We look forward to discussing your case with you. Our Georgia worker comp attorney is available for a free consultation.
