Disability Law

Georgia Workers' Compensation Allows Mileage Reimbursement

By Jack E. Clay

In the years that I have worked as a workers? compensation attorney in the Atlanta area, I have been asked several questions about workers? compensation law and have had to debunk several myths along the way. One of the questions that has been asked is whether or not an injured worker will receive mileage reimbursement for travel expenses that relate to medical treatment for their on the job injury.

When someone is hurt at work, they may find themselves traveling quite a bit at a larger expense, especially with today?s raised gas prices, for medical appointments such as therapy visits, pain management appointments or trips to the pharmacy for prescription refills. An employee is entitled to mileage reimbursement provided by the employer. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, it is advisable to keep a record of the trips taken that are related to the injury to have an adequate record of money spent on said trips. Currently, the mileage reimbursement is 40 cents per mile, per Board Rule 203(e). To put it simply, a worker is able to receive 40 cents for every mile traveled. Reimbursement for parking is also allowed.

My Douglasville law firm offers a free consultation to injured workers and those who have been hurt in a car wreck or truck accident. When dealing with sensitive matters such as on the job injuries and injuries due to an auto accident, it is important to consult with an experienced, professional attorney. If you or a loved one has been hurt at work or involved in a serious car accident, contact my Douglas County law office for a free consultation.

Full post as published by Georgia Law Blog on September 18, 2008 (boomark / email).