This is one of the official workers' compensation forms for the state of Georgia
South Fulton Georgia Notice To Controvert for Workers' Compensation
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Georgia
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South Fulton
Control #:
GA-003-WC
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If someone suffers an occupational injury or illness in Georgia, he or she can qualify for workers' compensation insurance benefits to pay for lost wages. The amount awarded will depend on the extent and severity of the injury and the worker's weekly wage prior to the injury.
Many people are mistaken in thinking that their case is closed because their medical treatment has stopped. This is not the case. If it is within 1 year from the last date of treatment, or a claim has been filed, the case is still open.
A controverted workers' compensation claim means that your employer or insurer intends to deny all or part of your claim. If your employer/insurer denies your entire claim, they will refuse to pay you lost wage benefits and will not pay for medical care.
Unfortunately, the answer is not always yes. As the saying goes, ?it takes two to tango.? If the insurance company isn't willing to offer a lump sum settlement, then no cash settlement may be available. In certain cases, though, workers' compensation claimants can get a lump sum settlement.
Yes. Most of the reasons that the insurance company can stop your weekly check are listed in Section C of the Form WC-2. Also, Georgia law has limits on how long the insurance company has to pay temporary total disability benefits.
Injury/illness report. Employers typically request that employees report occupational injuries/illnesses immediately but no later than 24 to 48 hours after the incident. This allows an employer to timely investigate the matter and take safety measures to avoid further incidents.
The law requires any business with three or more workers, including regular part-time workers, to have workers' compensation insurance. Coverage can be verified by going to and in the Popular Topics box click on ?verify workers' compensation insurance coverage?.
The statute of limitations for workers' compensation in Georgia is one year from the date of your accident. This means you must file a workers' compensation claim within one year of the date of your accident if you are to qualify for compensation for your accident-related injuries and losses.