Legal Question in Workers Comp in Georgia
workers compensation questions
I am working at a doctors office and I wanted to know if a patient has an attorney is the attorney responceable for the bill
Asked on 1/23/08, 12:59 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Lee Biola
Law Office of D. Lee Biola, LLC
Re: workers compensation questions
Thank you for writing. The Georgia workers' compensation act does not make attorneys liable for medical coverage.
Answered on 1/23/08, 1:20 pm
Scott Riddle
Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
Re: workers compensation questions
The lawyer is no more liable than the doctor is liable for the lawyer's bill. There may be instances where the lawyer agrees to assume liability.
Answered on 1/23/08, 1:46 pm