Legal Question in Workers Comp in Georgia

Re: should I be compensated for loss of movement and 5 inch permanant scar on ri

You can be compensated for the loss of movement in your hand. Once your treating physician has placed you at MMI (maximum medical improvement i.e. your doctor has done all that he or she can do to fix your injury), they are to "rate" your injury. After assessing your range of motion, extent of nerve damage, etc., the doctor is to assign a permanent impairment rating based upon the American Medical Association Guidelines. I recomend that you ask your doctor about a rating once you have completed your treatment. If you have a permanent impairment, you are entitled to benefits based upon that rating. Ask your doctor for a copy of the rating and then send it to your adjuster and demand payment. Good luck. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 770-416-7717.

Re: should I be compensated for loss of movement and 5 inch permanant scar on ri

Yes, potentially you can be compensated for all injuries which occur on the job.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq

MacGregor Lyon, LLC

Promenade II

1230 Peachtree Street NE

Suite 1900

Atlanta Georgia 30309

Phone 404.942.3545

Fax 404.795.0993

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www.macgregorlyon.com

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Re: should I be compensated for loss of movement and 5 inch permanant scar on ri

Workers' compensation is a statutory provision which allows anyone injured on the job (an injury arising out of and in the course of employment) to be compensated for loss of income. Additionally all medical treatment required to effect relief and provide a cure so the injured employee may return to work is covered. Scarring is not covered. However, to the extent the scarring may limit your range of motion, your physical abilities may be impaired and that can be figured in a permanent impairment rating. You will be compensated for impairment by way of Permanent Partial Disability.

You may also have a cause of action against a third party (someone other than the employer) if there is negligence which contributed to or caused the injury, such as design of the equipment or negligent acts resulting in injury.

I will be happy to discuss any or all aspects of this case, on free consultation basis if you wish.

Jim Hough

770-607-5300