Workers’ compensation pays for medical treatment and a portion of lost wages after an employee suffers a compensable workplace injury, but it does not cover every medical issue a typical Georgia worker might face. Our Augusta workers’ compensation lawyers can help you determine if your injury should be covered by…
Most employees who are injured on the job in Georgia have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation pays the injured worker’s medical expenses and a portion of lost wages each week. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault program, meaning an eligible employee can receive benefits when injured…
If you’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia, you may wonder how you will be affected if a doctor determines that you have reached maximum medical improvement or MMI. When you reach MMI, it means that your work-related injury has healed as much as possible, and you are not expected…
As the economy has shifted and more people are taking gig work to make ends meet, the issue of whether a worker is considered an employee or an independent contractor has become a major concern. It’s a crucial distinction, as both state and federal laws treat employees differently from independent…
Now and then we speak with a potential client who has been told they were ineligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia. By the time they leave our office, they understand that they are in-fact eligible. Georgia’s laws make the workers’ compensation process overly complex, but most people who are employed…
After suffering a work-related injury, you may require emergency medical treatment, physical therapy, surgery, pain management, and more. Workers’ compensation benefits can cover your necessary medical expenses, as well as a portion of the wages you miss while you are unable to work. When you are injured on the job,…
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…
