Simmons Co. v. Thaxton

Pannedl, Judge.

1. ■ The Workmen’s Compensation Act of this State, although in derogation of common law, is highly remedial and should be liberally construed to give effect to its beneficial purposes. U. S. Fidel. &c. Co. v. Maddox, 52 Ga. App. 416, 419 (183 SE 570); Wilson v. Maryland Cas. Co., 71 Ga. App. 184, 188 (30 SE2d 420).

2. “After an injury and as long as he claims compensation, the employee, if so requested by his employer, shall submit himself to examination, at reasonable times and places, by a duly qualified physician or surgeon designated and paid by the employer or the State…