Ty Wilson Law Podcast

Okay so now you’re receiving medical care for your work injury. What can you expect next? Hello my name is Ty Wilson. I’m a Georgia Workers’ Compensation attorney practicing in the state of Georgia. And so, if you’ve received medical care, the first question would be… What is your work status?  The doctor you’ve seen should have said that you’re either out of work completely, you’re light duty and...

Hello, this is Ty Wilson, and I wanted to say thank you for listening today.  Let's get straight to it.  We get a lot of questions about Georgia workers' compensation claims, and one of the first ones is usually when someone gets hurt, the first question they have is how do I get help?  How do I start this whole process?  And so the first thing you should do, probably one of the more imp...

     Hello, Ty Wilson here, and our Georgia workers' compensation question today is what is a posted panel of physicians?  What does it look like? Where can you find it, and what do you do with it?  So, those are some great questions.  What is required under Georgia law is that the employer has what's called a posted panel of physicians if they want to control medical care for the work i...

One of the biggest myths related to Georgia car accidents is that the at-fault insurance will pay for your treatment as you seek it.  That is not true.  Listen to today's podcast and find out how these Georgia car wreck claims normally work.  You maybe surprised? Stay safe. Ty CALL US ►  912-208-2992 TEXT US ► 912-233-1100 EMAIL US ► Ty@TyWilsonLaw.com   •  Website •  Facebook •  Pinterest 

There is a lot of "fake news" about car wreck claims.  One of them is that the at-fault insurance company has to pay for all of my medical bills from a car accident. The reality is there are many reasons why the at-fault insurance company does not have to pay for all of your medical bills.  The at-fault insurance first must confirm that their driver was liable or at-fault.  If their driv...

When you are injured in a car accident and get hurt.  First, you need to seek medical care for your injuries.  It is important to discuss what you do for work so the doctor can determine if you are physically/medically able to return to work without restrictions based upon your injuries.  If the doctor takes you out of work, you should request a work status report in writing stating that you are n...

We get calls.  Some people we can help and do, but there are a bunch of people who need help in areas of the law that we do not practice in.  That said if we know of an attorney in that area of the law, we are always happy to provide you contact information so you can speak with an attorney more likely to answer your questions. Let us know if you have questions and we will try to answer them or fi...

If you are an employee, it should be your employer, if you are an independent contractor you could be responsible for your own workers' compensation insurance coverage.   If you are in a sub-contractor/contractor role you may be required to provide coverage to the contractor who hired you in order to work on a specific job. If you have any questions, please call us at 912-233-1100. Stay safe,...

When you do not get to choose your own doctor after being injured, it is very frustrating.  So a common question is what if I disagree with the workers' comp doctor.  If you do not agree with him/her what are your options? Can you change doctors?  Is it recommended?  Who will you change too?  Is there a limit on who you can choose?  We attempt to answer these questions and more. Let us know i...

Hello, my name is Ty Wilson, I am a Georgia Workers' Compensation Attorney.  I have put together these frequently asked questions in a podcast format for information only.  We do not represent you until we have a written agreement to do so.  What recourse do you have if you are being denied medical care from the adjuster?  What really makes matters worse is some of the adjusters do not answer...

One of the big complaints we hear about the medical care the injured worker receives is that they are using "comp doctors".  Well, you may not have to depend upon your claim, listen to our podcast about Georgia Workers' Compensation.  If you have a question feel free to email it to Ty@Tywilsonlaw.com or text or call us at 912-233-1100.  Stay Safe. Ty CALL US ►  912-208-2992 TEXT US...

When you get injured on the job.  One of the biggest concerns is how long can you receive medical treatment? We visit this topic in this podcast.  If you have any questions regarding Georgia workers' compensation claim, please call or text us at 912-233-1100.  Stay safe. Ty CALL US ►  912-208-2992 TEXT US ► 912-233-1100 EMAIL US ► Ty@TyWilsonLaw.com •  Website •  Facebook •  Pinterest 

From time to time we have people who are concerned about the statute of limitations running on their Georgia workers' compensation claim.  They know they have a claim but may not be ready to commit to hiring an attorney or the attorney may not think they need an attorney.  Regardless of the reason, the injured worker should still protect their claim as the Employer and insurer are not there t...

In our podcasts today, we received a question about if an injured worker could sue anyone related to the cause of his injury?  We discuss what options you have under the Georgia Workers' Compensation Act and laws. If you have a question about Georgia workers' compensation, give us a call and we will attempt to answer the question to help you and other injured workers.  Stay Safe. Ty CALL...

If you are injured on the job, you have more questions than answers.  Everything seems to happen so quickly.  You need answers you can trust.  We have been practicing Georgia workers' compensation law for 15 years plus.  If you have a question regarding your Georgia workers' compensation injury, give us a call or reach out to our office.  We are happy to try to help.  CALL US ►  912-208-...

If you are hurt on the job.  You will likely experience very quickly that your Employer is not very happy.  In fact, they may move you to a different position or send you home if they can not accommodate your light duty restrictions and they may be rude or mean in how they handle you if you are injured.    In this podcast, we discuss if you should quit and what may or may not happen if you do quit...

When you get hurt in a car wreck, the most important matter is liability and then liability insurance coverage.   If you are partially at-fault it can affect your ability to recover the damages you have.  If there is no liability insurance for the at-fault party, then it is up to you and your insurance policy to provide coverage.  If there is no insurance coverage, the claim becomes a lot more dif...

When you get injured at work and are taken out of work completely for more than 7 days, you should start receiving weekly checks also known as income benefits.  So how long will you receive them, you know unless you are catastrophically injured you will not receive them for life.  So how long?  Well in this podcast we discuss ways you can get an estimate of how long to expect to receive income ben...

We are contacted often by people who have been injured and they find out that the at-fault driver either has minimum coverage ($25,000.00) or no coverage.  When the injuries are serious and valued either over the coverage at-fault party has, then what can you do? You should contact your auto insurance and see if you have UM coverage.  UM coverage stands for uninsured motorist or underinsured motor...

When you are injured on the job, you need to find medical care quickly.  In a perfect world, your employer will properly direct you to a posted panel of physicians (aka list of doctors) you can review and select a doctor to seek treatment from.  However, more and more we are seeing that the panel is not posted and in fact often times there is no panel that the employee/injured worker is aware of. ...

There is a lot of bad information out there on Georgia workers' compensation claims.  If you are injured at work, you need to speak with a Georgia workers' compensation attorney to find out what your rights are and what benefits you may be entitled too. If you have a question about a Georgia workers' compensation claim or Georgia personal injury claim, contact us by text or telephon...

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have an employer pay for their health insurance.  If you are hurt in a car crash, you will need medical care for your injuries.  It gets more complicated if you are not able to work and have no money coming in because of the motor vehicle collision.  Listen to this podcast for ideas on how to obtain medical care if you do not have health insurance.  If you have...

Probably one of the more common questions we get from potential new clients.  Listen and find out the various factors that go into valuing a personal injury claim.  There are many moving parts and any attorney who can provide you value is an attorney you want to run away from.  If they will provide you value, they will say anything to have you sign a contract with them to represent you.  Be Inform...

There is a great deal of confusion about workers' compensation claims and personal injury claims.  My office often gets calls where an injured worker has been hurt at work and it was due to something everyone knew about a wobbly ladder or equipment that needs to be fixed and they typically very upset when they get hurt.  The first thing they typically ask is can I file a lawsuit against my Em...

At various points in a workers' compensation claim, the Employer/Insurer may ask if you would like to settle your claim.  What does that mean and more important is that a good idea?  Well, it really depends on where your claim is as far as medical care?  Are you getting medical care, is the doctor about to return you to work? Are you receiving income benefits, if so how long are you likely to...