Legal Question in Workers Comp in Georgia
Problems with Insurance Company
My injury date was 9/16/04. To date none of my medical payments have been paid. My Dr.'s office contacted me and informed me of this 6/20/05. I have had 2 collection agencies contact me about seperate bills concerning my knee surgury, which I refered to the Insurance Company. My final Dr. visit was 7/1/05, where I was considered MMI, however my knee does not straighten out as far as my other leg and I have no feeling on the outside of my knee. I also have no feeling on a small part of the front of my knee. The insurance company also did not pay me until after6 weeks, which caused severe hardship on my family.
I have 5 permanant surgical scars, 3 associated with a scope and drainage tube as well as a 5'' scar down the middle of my knee.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Problems with Insurance Company
Unfortunately you will not be able to collect workers� compensation benefits solely because your injury has been a hardship and because you have been left with permanent scars. However, you may be entitled to benefits if your doctor determines that you have a permanent impairment as a result of the injury. Also, your medical bills should be covered 100%. If the carrier is not paying the bills in a timely manner, they will be responsible for late payment penalties to the medical provider. I suggest that you consult with an attorney to determine what further benefits you are entitled to and for further assistance with the unpaid medical bills. I would be happy to assist you in any way that I can.
Re: Problems with Insurance Company
Call me next week at 404.352.3400 and/or email me directly at [email protected]. My firm handles workers compensation cases all over the state of Georgia and I'd be happy to talk with you to see if we can help. If we agree to take your case, there are several steps we can take to make the insurance company follow the law.
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