Workers' Compensation
Atlanta Workers' Comp Lawyers
Georgia workers’ compensation claims are different than typical personal injury cases. Under Georgia workers’ compensation law, the injured worker does not need to prove that the company’s negligence led to the injury. State workers’ comp laws state that Georgia workers who were injured on the job are entitled to benefits including medical treatment and weekly checks. However, Georgia workers’ compensation benefits may not cover ongoing medical treatments and replace only a portion of your lost wages.
If you have been injured at work in Georgia, it is important to contact an Atlanta workers’ compensation attorney to ensure your rights to benefits are protected. Fill out our free case review form today to find out if our Georgia workers’ comp lawyers can assist with your claim.
Denied Workers’ Comp Claims in Georgia
Although Georgia workers’ compensation law states that those injured at work should receive benefits, the system may be manipulated by the employer or the insurance company. For instance, the company may try to avoid paying workers’ compensation to Georgia workers by:
- Claiming that your injuries developed outside of work
- Asserting that your work injuries are exaggerated or faked
- Insisting that your on-the-job injuries have healed when they have not
- Saying you lied about a pre-existing condition on your job application
If your Georgia workers’ compensation claim was denied, contact our Atlanta workers’ comp attorneys today to find out how we can help. We may be able to get your claim approved and pursue a third party claim for compensation if another entity, such as an equipment manufacturer, contributed to your injuries.
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Our Atlanta workers’ comp attorneys will work with your doctors and the insurance company to make sure your claim is approved in a timely fashion, and ensure that you receive all the benefits you are entitled to under Georgia’s workers’ comp law. We handle various types of work-related injuries including:
- Construction accidents, such as scaffolding accidents, ladder accidents and trench accidents
- Machinery and equipment injuries
- Occupational diseases, such as mesothelioma
- Debilitating muscle strains, back injuries, neck injuries and spinal cord injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome
Pursuing workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia can be difficult without the help of an Atlanta workers’ compensation attorney. For instance, in many cases of long-term injuries and repetitive stress injuries, proving your injury is related to your course of employment can be difficult. In addition, your employer’s insurance company retains experienced and capable lawyers who will try to reduce your claim to the cheapest possible settlement. By hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer in Georgia, you will have strong representation to deal with the insurance company’s attorneys and ensure proper evidence is gathered to show how your job caused your injuries.
Our Georgia workers’ comp lawyers offer a free initial case evaluation to all Georgia workers who were injured on the job. If you were hurt at work in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia, simply fill out our free case review form. We provide this case review at no cost to you and without obligation, so do not hesitate to contact us today.
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