Another popular question I receive is "How long after being released from the doctor will I it take to receive my work comp settlement check?" Please note. Settlement in a Georgia Workers' Compensation case is completely voluntary. Both sides have to agree. There is no judge who has the power to "order"an insurance to pay you any amount of money to settle your case. There is no jury in a Georgia Work Comp. case.The quick answer is, "it depends.” Many cases never settle. When that happens, the insurance company is on the hook to you for your medical care for life. And, depending on how serious your injury is, for your indemnity benefits (weekly checks) for up to 400 weeks (or for life if your case is deemed catastrophic).
Some states (like Florida) basically pay you your impairment rating after you are released from the doctor and close your case. Fortunately, that is not the way it works in Georgia. Many times, an injured worker will call me and say, "I don't think the doctor is on my side.” He keeps wanting to release me, but I'm still having problems. It's like the doctor doesn't want to listen to me.
If your doctor is threatening to release you and you are still having problems, or if you are coming to the end of your doctor's treatment plan, call a lawyer and find out what ,your rights are.
My experience is that the insurance company will try to settle with you for much less than the full value of your claim. If you feel like you are not being treated fairly by the insurance company, call the Keener Law Firm for a free, confidential case evaluation, we only help injured people and their families. The Keener Law Firm does not represent insurance companies.
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