A work-related injury can turn your life upside down in a matter of moments. One minute you’re doing your job, and the next you’re in the back of an ambulance, being rushed to the emergency room. If you are that injured worker, this sudden crisis often leads to a second concern: “who is going to pay for this?”
The short answer is this: under Georgia law, the workers’ compensation insurance company is required to cover the costs of emergency medical treatment—including emergency room visits—when the injury arises out of and in the course of your employment. But, as with many legal questions, the details matter. In this post, we’ll explain when and how the insurance company is obligated to pay for emergency room care after a work injury, and what you can do to protect your rights.
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Medical Benefits in Georgia
Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Law governs how injured workers receive medical treatment and wage benefits after a job-related injury. One of the core rights granted to injured workers is the right to medical treatment at no cost to them, provided that treatment is for a compensable work injury. [Read more…] about When You’re Hurt on the Job in Georgia: Who Pays for the Emergency Room Visit?