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If you have been injured on the job, you have rights under Georgia's workers'
compef you have been injured on the job, you have rights under Georgia's workers'
compensation laws.
1. Medical Treatment
2. Income Benefits While Unable to Work
3. Compensation for Permanent Impairment
Medical treatment: If you have been injured on the job, whether your employer
has voluntarily provided medical treatment or income benefits, our firm can be
of assistance. You are entitled to a change of doctor under the law. This is
one of the most overlooked benefits; a change of doctor may lead to on-going
weekly compensation benefits, and may increase the value of your claim.
Income benefits: You may be entitled to on-going weekly compensation
benefits while you are unable to work. We can facilitate that.
Compensation for permanent impairment: Your doctor may assign an
impairment rating to your body; insurance companies often do not tell you this.
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