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…
