The rates that an employer has to pay for workers’ compensation insurance go up with each injury, so your employer may contest your claim if he or she believes it is invalid or incorrect. If your employer contests your claim, the state workers’ compensation board decides whether it is proper. The state will have you see a physician, so they can have as much information as possible while they decide.
If the board rejects your claim and sides with the employer, you have the option to appeal. In Georgia, you have 20 days to appeal a rejected claim. Once you have appealed, there are various steps that you need to go through before your case will go to court. The process is complicated, and a lawyer who is well versed in the intricacies of Georgia workers’ compensation law will be an invaluable asset.
