If you suffered a work-related injury or condition, inform your employer immediately, so you do not risk losing out on any workers’ compensation benefits. Injured employees in Georgia should notify their employer of a work-related injury as soon as possible, according to the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Individuals…
If you were disabled as a result of a workplace injury, you may qualify for one or more types of disability benefits. Two main sources of disability benefits in the United States are state workers’ compensation programs and the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. In some cases, it…
Georgia workers’ compensation claims can include many benefits per Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation law. Many benefits are provided in a GA workers’ comp claim, including wage loss benefits for loss of income, medical benefits, and death benefits. Workers’ compensation insurance provides these benefits when you apply for a Georgia workers’ comp…
If you sustain an injury at work and need to file a workers’ comp claim, you may be wondering whether you need to hire an attorney to represent you. If your employer accepts the workers’ comp claim without dispute, you may not need an attorney. But if your employer or…
If you’ve suffered an on-the-job injury and think you may need to file a workers’ compensation claim, you may be wondering whether or not you should hire a lawyer. While filing a workers’ comp claim can feel overwhelming, the decision to hire a qualified attorney doesn’t have to be. In…
