If you are injured on the job, you may assume your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance will cover your medical bills and disability benefits while you are unable to work. But that relief can turn to distress if you find out that your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance coverage. As…
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…
Workers’ compensation provides coverage of medical expenses, wage replacement, and other benefits to workers injured on the job. Unlike in an injury claim or lawsuit, the workers’ compensation system does not require employees to prove their employer was negligent in causing their injury. In return, employees lose their right to…
A serious head injury can lead to weeks, months or even years out of work. Some severe head injuries can leave you permanently disabled and unable to return to work in any capacity. If you suffered a head injury while on the job in Georgia and are out of work for…
Many people assume incorrectly that their job status is protected if they file for workers’ compensation benefits after being injured on the job. Unfortunately, you can still be fired in Georgia even while receiving or awaiting workers’ compensation benefits. However, being fired after suffering a workplace injury does not affect…
Have you been injured on the job in Georgia? Most employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to offset their losses while they are unable to work. But obtaining full and fair benefits can difficult. It’s important to be careful about what you say to your employer’s insurance company to…
