Unfortunately, accidents happen every day in Atlanta, GA. Sometimes these occur due to one person's own carelessness. Sometimes, they occur because one decides to cut corners. Sometimes, they occur for no possible foreseeable reason.
Regardless, of how accidents occur they are always followed by an inconvenience. These can range from a simple hospital visit to potentially never being able to work again. It's an unpleasant thought, but it needs to be faced. No one ever thinks that it will happen to them, however, it still might. It is best to understand what all of your options are before you find yourself in a situation where they are all you rely on.
Applying for Georgia workers compensation may seem like there is an endless labyrinth of proceedings, laws, options, and paperwork required to make full use of all your resources. However, thankfully, you are not alone in this journey. There are professionals whose purpose is to come alongside you and helping you get what you need to survive in such a trying time.
Understanding your legal rights can be complicated, but our Workers Compensation Lawyer's In Atlanta will make sure you have the knowledge you need.
To make things even more potentially complicated for the worker's plight there is a wide range of variation when it comes to workers compensation. Every individual state has its own workers' compensation insurance program and the more you know about Georgias, the more empowered you will be if you become injured. Thankfully, there are plenty of lawyers within the state that would be able to more than adequately meet all of your judicial needs.
Workers' compensation insurance, commonly referred to as workers comp, is a state-mandated program consisting of payments required by law to be made to a Georgia employee who is injured on the job. Understanding your legal rights can be complicated, but The Brown Firm Atlanta Workers Compensation Lawyers will make sure you have the knowledge you need.
Workers Comp benefits act as a type of insurance and in most situations the injured workers will receive the insurance no matter who was at fault or how the injury that was sustained. The range of situations and injuries that workers compensation insurance will cover can be very broad, but there are limits.
However, once workers compensation is acquired it can take care of a plethora of ones needs. It can cover financial obligations such as hospital expenses and it can potentially recoup lost wages.
Georgia may impose an alcohol or drug test on the injured employee and can deny coverage if the test shows any positive results at the time of the injury. Workers compensation insurance could also be denied if the employee was violating any company policy or law, or if the injury was self-inflicted.
It is nuances and conditions such as these that make the need for a qualified workers compensation lawyer very apparent. Such a lawyer will help you along the way to meet your needs.
In Atlanta Georgia, it is important to file a claim for workers compensation benefits as soon as the work injury occurs. You may be denied coverage for workers compensation if you wait too long after the work injury to report a claim because the insurance company may view your claim as illegitimate.
You must notify your employer of your injury and file a formal workers’ comp claim. You should include any pertinent details such as:
If applicable you may include a list of witnesses who can attest to the work-related injury on your behalf.
Obtaining Immediate Medical Care is also critical to this process. Take the time to make all of your follow up appointments as well.
After treatment, be sure to obtain all medical records that are affiliated with your Georgia workers comp case because your Atlanta attorney will need these records.
Regardless of the circumstances of your workers’ compensation claim, you are entitled to obtain an attorney after an accident at work.
A quality Atlanta Workers Compensation Lawyer will be able to advocate on your behalf and ensure that you receive the benefits and medical care that you are entitled to.
If your Georgia workers compensation insurance claim is under dispute you will be at a disadvantage if you do not retain an attorney to assist you with this highly legal process with complex rules, paperwork and procedures.
The Brown Firm in Atlanta represents those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Each and every client has specific goals such as being compensated for time missed at work or medical treatment.
We take a personal approach to ensure that you feel your work injury case is receiving the proper attention and time that it deserves.
We will help to ensure that injured workers' claims are properly filed and that your rights are protected. If you were in a Work-Related Injury In Atlanta, call us today and see what The Brown Firm can do for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Report the workplace injury to your employer immediately. Obtain and fill out the paperwork required by your company and forward it to the appropriate organization for processing. Be as specific as possible when reporting your injury.
2. Fill out an injury or illness claim form. Employers should have you complete a claim form regardless of whether you have already reported the accident.
You want to submit a complete form as soon as possible after you’ve been injured. Reporting your matter quickly helps you obtain workers’ compensation benefits sooner and helps to verify that you are doing your part in the process.
3. Seek medical help immediately. The law in Georgia requires that you select from a list of physicians posted by your company in a prominent location. In addition, the law requires that you are informed of this list and understand its function. Make every effort to follow the doctor’s advice.
Be sure to tell the doctor that the injury or illness was due to a workplace incident and explain exactly how it happened. If the doctor doesn’t feel that you can return to work because of your injury, make sure to ask for an “off work slip.”
4. Get a free legal consultation with a qualified workers’ compensation attorney. Our Workers’ compensation attorneys are skilled in pursuing all the benefits a Georgia worker can receive to improve their health and well-being.
Hiring a Workers' Compensation Attorney will not cost you any upfront legal fees, because they work on what is called a Contingency Fee Basis, and also provide a Free Consultation.
A Contingency Fee Basis means that you do not pay any legal fees upfront, and your attorneys only collect a fee in the form of a small percentage of your final settlement.
Working on a Contingency Fee Basis is very beneficial to Workplace Injury Victims because they can rest assured knowing that their attorney will do everything in their power to maximize their settlement for them.
You must notify your employer of your injury immediately and file a formal workers’ compensation claim. You should include any pertinent details such as:
If applicable you may include a list of witnesses who can attest to the work-related injury on your behalf.
The Attorneys at The Brown Firm have been representing work injury victims for over 30 years. We have the knowledge of the workers' comp system and the training to be able to win your case.
If you are suffering from a work-related injury, click below for a free consultation with a Premier Workers' Compensation Attorney today.
Workers' Compensation Lawsuits can vary a great deal when it comes to the length of time it will take to settle.
First, it depends on how soon after your accident you speak to an attorney and how long it takes to file your claim.
Second, the seriousness of the accident and the extent of the injuries can cause the length of time to vary. In most cases, insurance companies will want to wait until the victim is completely healed from their injuries and they have all of the medical bills before settling. This is another reason speaking with an attorney is beneficial as they can set up a medical lien so that you do not have to pay your medical bills and then wait for reimbursement.
Finally, it depends on the size of the settlement and how backed up the courts are at the time. If you are willing to accept a smaller settlement, then your case can usually be resolved in a few weeks or months. If you are going after a larger settlement, it may take longer.
Also, if your case goes to trial, it can get pushed back even further due to courts usually being backed up with hundreds of cases waiting to be heard.
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