Effective July 1, 2019, the following changes to Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation law will go into place. They will undoubtedly have a significant positive impact for countless numbers of injured workers:
With over 40 years of combined experience in the area of workers’ compensation, we have developed an outstanding network of contacts in the workers’ compensation industry.
If you or one of your family members has been injured in a workplace accident in Georgia or has developed a medical condition as a result of daily job duties, it is very important for you to know how and when to seek workers’ compensation benefits.
If you call an attorney on this phone and he or she gives you an immediate answer about the value of your case, you should be wary. The value of every case is dramatically different, even when it appears on the surface that two people have suffered the same type of injury.
Be sure to report your on-the-job injury to your supervisor as quickly as possible after your accident. The longer you wait, the greater the chance that your claim will be denied.
The increase in the weekly compensation rate for Georgia’s injured workers is long overdue. Georgia’s weekly compensation rates still remain some of the lowest in the country even after this increase.
Motor vehicle accidents present a huge danger for anyone who spends a large portion of their day on the road. This can include over-the-road truck drivers, delivery drivers, traveling sales people and visiting nurse practitioners.
Regardless of a construction company’s size, cutting corners to save time and money puts workers in danger of being seriously hurt. If you are one of those injured workers in Georgia, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. This means that your medical expenses and partial lost wages would be covered while you’re unable to work.
We have handled thousands of construction accident claims throughout our careers. We know what a huge impact these injuries can have on your life. Our job is to find the best doctors for your injuries.
We all know that in today’s economy, many people are remaining in the work force much longer than their parents or grandparents did. Consequently, older workers often face an increased risk of injury than their younger counterparts. Below are some reasons why:
