TEN DO=S AND DON=T=S THAT EVERY INJURED WORKER SHOULD KNOW

DO report your accident to your immediate supervisor as soon as possible after it takes place.  Ask your supervisor to make a written report of the incident and give you a copy.

DO ask your employer for a copy of the panel of physicians after you have been injured on the job.  You have the right to select a doctor from the panel to treat you for your injuries.  You employer does not have the right to select a doctor for you.  Ms. Sadow can review the panel and advise you which doctor is best for you.

DO be aware of your actions.  The insurance company has the right to place surveillance on you at any time during your case.

DO consult with an attorney as quickly as possible after your on-the-job injury.  The earlier an attorney can get involved in your case, the more the attorney will be able to accomplish for you.  Ms. Sadow has handled thousands of cases and will get your case moving along quickly.

DO hire an attorney who can help you get treated by a specialist who will provide you with the highest level of care.  The doctor who becomes your authorized treating physician will have a tremendous impact upon both the success of your surgery and the final value of your case.  Ms. Sadow has spent her entire career practicing in the metro Atlanta area and has an excellent working knowledge of the different medical providers and their reputations.

DO keep all appointments with your doctors and physical therapists.  If you cannot keep an appointment, call ahead of time and reschedule.  The insurance company will try to suspend your weekly income benefits if you routinely miss your appointments.

DO hire an attorney who is well respected, even by their adversaries.  Ms. Sadow has spent 25 years developing excellent working relationships with adjusters and the workers' compensation.

DON'T go to your family doctor for treatment of your work-related injuries.  You must be treated by a "panel physician" in order to receive income benefits if your doctor takes you out of work.

DON=T give a recorded statement to a representative of the insurance company without consulting an attorney first.  What you say could jeopardize your claim.  Ms. Sadow will determine if a recorded statement is required, properly prepare you beforehand, and participate in the entire process.

DON=T quit your job after your accident takes place.  If you do, it will seriously decrease the amount of any settlement that you may be entitled to receive.