The Georgia workers’ compensation system provides the following benefits for victims of shoulder injuries: Emergency medical care, Evaluations and examinations to determine the severity of the injury and needed treatment, Medical care that is fully paid for, including surgery if needed, Rehabilitation and physical therapy
Temporary Total Disability payments to replace lost income if the victim cannot work, Temporary Partial Disability payments if the victim can work but earns less income, Permanent Partial Disability benefits for lasting damages and harms, Incidental costs like travel to medical appointments, medical devices, and over-the-counter treatment