GOING BACK TO WORK AFTER A GEORGIA WORKERS COMPENSATION INJURY

Going Back To Work

Sometimes I will receive a call saying I'm currently receiving a weekly income check from workers compensation because of my job injury. My doctor told me I can work on modified duty yesterday and miraculously the employer (or the insurance company adjuster) called me today and told me to show up for work tomorrow (some even have the nerve to incorrectly say, if you don't go back to work tomorrow, your benefits will be cut off).

There is a formal process put in place by the Georgia Legislature that the insurance company needs to follow before you go back to work. This procedure was put in place in order to protect you from unscrupulous employers and insurance companies and has certain safeguards built into it that protect you in case you try to go back to work and and can't do it. By forcing you back to the job without going through the correct formal process, you can seriously jeopardize your ability to continuing to receive all the benefits you are entitled to.

Do not risk making your injury worse by going back to work doing things that may end up hurting you even more.

If you have been receiving a weekly income check through workers compensation and your employer or the insurance company is trying to rush you back while you are still on restrictions, call The Keener Law Firm, 770-955-3000.