Atlanta Worker Compensation Medical Assessment

When you are injured at work, you should seek medical treatment and report the incident to your employer as soon as possible. Make sure to tell your employer and your doctor exactly how and when the incident occurred.

Your doctor should adhere to guidelines outlined by the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation. Collecting and documenting the proper information helps ensure that your Atlanta workers compensation claim is processed quickly and that you receive the compensation you deserve.

Information to collect

Your doctor should collect and record the following information:

• The history of your injury: Specifically, the date of the injury, the nature of the accident, the symptoms you experience, and what activities aggravate your condition.
• Work status: The requirements of your job, such as the level of physical activity, duration of work, and any recent changes in your work.
• Past medical history: What medications you take, what allergies you have, and all previous health problems and injuries.
• Details of your home life: Your hobbies, family history, and recreational activities.
• Medical records: The doctor must review your previous medical records. It is inadvisable for him or her to rely on your verbal account alone.
• Physical examination: Symptoms of your injury, including loss of mobility, swelling, and deformity surrounding the area of your injury.
• Diagnostic testing: If necessary, the doctor may run tests to learn the nature of your injury.
• Diagnosis: Clear and specific diagnosis of your condition and an explanation of the link between your symptoms and your job if such a connection exists.
• Treatment: The plan for your recovery, including continued diagnostic testing, physical therapy, medication, surgery, splinting, and activity modification, should be detailed. The doctor should also specifically address when you will be able to return to work.

Contact an Atlanta workers compensation attorney today

Handling your workers' compensation claim without help can be difficult, especially while you deal with the aftermath of a serious injury. Seeking legal counsel is the most important step in protecting your rights.

An experienced Atlanta workers compensation lawyer can help ensure that you receive the proper benefits if you are an injured worker. Contact us online or at (404) 760-8600 for a consultation or for any questions related to filing a claim.