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:
Many injured workers are fearful of losing their jobs if they pursue a workers’ compensation claim against their employer. That is precisely why immediately after you are hurt on the job, you need to do everything possible to protect yourself.
The following scenarios will give you some insight into what employers look for to avoid paying for questionable workers’ compensation claims. If an employee’s actions fit one of the categories below, an employer will typically view the employee’s behavior as a “red flag” for the possibility of fraudulent behavior.
Workers’ compensation is a complex area of law where an injured worker cannot afford to take chances on an attorney who divides his or her time and expertise by practicing in other unrelated legal areas. If you suffer a work-related injury, you need a specialist, not someone who dabbles in helping injured workers address their treatment and income benefit concerns.
