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Susan J. Sadow to be Presenter at Workers’ Compensation Seminar

Susan J. Sadow will be speaking at an upcoming General Liability and Workers’ Compensation seminar sponsored by the Atlanta, Georgia law firm Carlock, Copeland & Stair on June 17, 2010 at the 755 Club at Turner Field.

Ms. Sadow has been invited to make a presentation with defense attorney, Christopher A. Whitlock, and Mediator, Charles B. Zirkle, Jr. on the topic: Evaluating Complicated Workers’ Compensation Claims for settlement. She is the only attorney who represents injured workers who was asked in participate in the seminar.

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Workers' Compensation and Negligence Cases: You May Have Two Separate Claims!

In Georgia, as in most States, a workers' compensation claim is the exclusive remedy when someone suffers an on-the-job injury. This means that an injured worker cannot file a negligence suit against his or her employer or against a co-worker. However, often workers' compensation claims arise as the direct result of the negligence of a third party.

This opens up the door to another possible area of recovery!

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What is my workers' compensation case worth?

This is a question that I am asked every day. I have evaluated thousands of cases throughout my career as a workers' compensation lawyer. No two workers' compensation cases are alike. Here are just some of the factors that have an impact on the value of a workers' compensation case:

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Questions about Georgia Workers Comp

Lawyers and clients need to work as a team. When a lawyer and a client have a strong working relationship, this leads to outstanding results. Both a lawyer and a client have to feel comfortable with one another. After your initial interview with a workers' compensation lawyer, you should feel like you are in the hands of a professional who will treat you with respect.

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Help with Workers Comp in Georgia

Last year, workplace injuries affected thousands of employees and cost U.S. companies more than $110 billion. In return for compensating employees who require medical treatment or who miss work due to a workplace injury, employers cannot be sued for negligence if a workplace injury occurs.. The workers’ compensation system was designed to protects employees who might not be able to support themselves or their families because of a work-related injury.

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Georgia Workers Comp Tips

Tips for Success in Surviving the Georgia Workers' Compensation System

1. Use a lawyer! Your odds of receiving a higher settlement, or winning your case, will increase dramatically.
2. The sooner you hire a workers' compensation lawyer after your injury, the better protected you will be. You need to know your rights from the beginning of your claim.
3. Be sure to tell your lawyer about any prior, similar injuries you may have suffered, on or off the job.

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Welcome to the Workers Comp Blog!

Welcome to the Workers Comp Blog, located on the website of Susan J. Sadow, P.C.

We will be posting relevant information regarding workers compensation, latest settlement results, information pertaining to law changes, and other content that can help our visitors.

Please check back often as we will be adding content that me able to help you in your situation.