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You spend a lot of time at work, which means you may be frequently exposed to scenarios that could potentially result in work-related accidents. Whether you work in a warehouse, a factory or an office, accidents can happen anywhere, and often when you least expect them. Injuries like a slip and fall, machinery malfunction or repetitive stress injury can leave you facing physical, emotional and financial challenges.
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be worried you’ll end up with mounting medical bills and lost wages from having to take time off to heal.
Fortunately, if you’ve been injured at work in Georgia, the state has a system in place to provide support and protection for injured workers: workers' compensation.
But like with everything insurance related, you may face some hurdles after filing a workers’ comp claim. Even if your employer offers workers’ comp, it can often be difficult to receive all the benefits you’re rightfully owed. In fact, it’s not uncommon for insurance companies to be more concerned with protecting their own interests instead of ensuring you receive a full recovery of the benefits to which you are rightfully entitled.
That's where a skilled workers' compensation lawyer can make a significant difference in the outcome of your claim.
Workers' compensation is a state-regulated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. The program aims to create a win-win situation for both workers and their employers:
Unlike personal injury claims, workers don’t need to prove negligence or wrongdoing in order to receive workers’ compensation. In fact, workers’ comp is a no-fault benefit, which means you’re entitled to benefits regardless of who’s at fault for your injuries.
Yes, even part-time employees hurt on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation. In other words, Georgia’s workers' compensation laws don’t distinguish between full-time and part-time workers when it comes to coverage.
As long as you are an employee and your injury or illness arose out of and in the course of your employment, you’re likely eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits, regardless of how many hours you work.
Workers' compensation in Georgia generally covers a wide range of injuries or illnesses that result from accidents or conditions directly related to a worker’s job. Examples of covered injuries include:
While workers' compensation in Georgia generally covers a wide range of work-related injuries and illnesses, not all injuries are automatically eligible for benefits.
There are certain situations where injuries only tangentially related to work may not be covered by workers' compensation. Below are a few examples:
While the workers' compensation system is intended to provide support to injured workers, navigating the claims process can sometimes be complex and challenging. It may be wise to seek the assistance of a workers' compensation lawyer in the following situations:
If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace accident in Georgia, you have every right to seek the assistance of a skilled workers' compensation lawyer. The attorneys at the Law Office of Rickard, Drew and Nix are here to help.
Our decades of combined experience handling workers’ comp cases have given us a deep understanding of Georgia’s workers' compensation laws. We maintain a steadfast commitment to fighting for the rights of injured workers.
Call our Atlanta office today at (404) 588-1001 for a free consultation and let us navigate the legal complexities while you focus on your recovery.
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