Legal Question in Workers Comp in Georgia

i was out on workmans comp because i fell at work and broke my hip. my first day back at work i fell because someone spilled a bottle of rubbing alcohol didn't get it up and i slipped in it. my employer sent me for a drug test, and i failed it.i had prescription drugs in my system, which i had prescriptions for (i had 2 hip replacements in the past six months). i had to send the drug testing place a copy of my prescription history from my pharmacy, and it showed that i had a legal prescription for the medicine in my system. my job will not allow me to return to work until i give them copies of my medical records. is that legal? can they do that?


Asked on 11/24/09, 8:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Delius Delius Law Firm, P.C.

In general, when you have a workers' comp claim, your employer and their workers' comp insurance company are entitled to the medical records related to your claim. We would be happy to talk to you about your case - no obligation to you. We handle workers' compensation claims for injured workers all over the State of Georgia. Call us at 404.352.3400 or toll free at 866.352.3311.

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Answered on 11/29/09, 12:12 pm


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