Chemical exposure can pose many health risks. Some of those risks can prevent you from working, some can seriously damage your health, and others can be life-threatening. If you or a loved one developed health problems due to chemical exposure at your job, our Albany workplace chemical exposure injury attorneys can help you seek workers’ compensation benefits.
Our Albany workers’ compensation lawyers will help you navigate the complex application process. We have represented over 10,000 injured Georgians and recovered over $30 million. Find out how hard we will fight for the medical and financial benefits you need and deserve. Contact our consultation team at Bader Law Injury Lawyers to get started today.
Why Choose Our Albany Workplace Chemical Exposure Injury Lawyers?
Chemical exposure can be difficult to prove and harder to recover from. While you focus on recovering your health, our legal team will get to work fighting for your benefits. We are passionate about fighting for injured employees.
To bolster and support your workers’ compensation claim, your Albany personal injury lawyer will:
- Investigate the exposure and look for signs of negligence (for potential third-party personal injury claims)
- Assess and document your average weekly wages
- Interview coworkers and other eyewitnesses
- Prove your injury occurred in the course of your job
- Handle all communication related to your case
- File an appeal if the workers’ comp insurance company denies your initial request
Your personal injury attorney will track your medical care and speak to specialists and experts about the impact of your workplace injury on your future health. Our legal team can also consult economists and financial experts to prove the long-term costs of your injury.
Bader Law Injury Lawyers’ Client History and Case Results
See examples of financial compensation we have recovered for injured workers in Georgia on our case results page. They include:
- $5.25 million for a personal injury and workers’ comp claim
- $2 million for a workers’ compensation claim involving a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- $1.9 million for a workers’ compensation case involving paralysis
- $500,000 for a workers’ compensation claim involving amputation
- $255,000 for a workers’ compensation claim involving an abdominal injury
- $250,000 for a workers’ compensation case involving neck & back injuries
When we accept your workers’ compensation case, our Albany workers’ compensation lawyers will carefully assess and document its financial value. We will also fight hard to negotiate a fair and appropriate settlement for you.
For a free legal consultation with a workplace chemical exposure injury lawyer serving Albany, call (404) 888-8888
Chemical Exposure Can Seriously Damage the Health of Albany Employees
Chemical exposure can pose severe risks to workers in Georgia. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) puts certain regulations in place to limit exposure and protect employees from possible hazards.
Potential injuries resulting from exposure to toxic chemicals can include:
- Brain injuries
- Breathing issues
- Cancer
- Congenital disabilities
- Lung damage
- Rashes
- Seizures
- Tremors
- Death
The potential damage to your health will vary according to the chemical in question and the length of your exposure. Our Albany workplace chemical exposure injury lawyers will obtain your medical records and consult experts to track the impact on your health and your treatment protocol.
Find out how we will work to prove the harm you suffered and help you get the medical care and financial compensation you need and deserve. Contact Bader Law Injury Lawyers today for a free initial consultation about your workers’ comp claim.
How We Will Identify and Document Your Risk of Toxic Chemical Exposure
Some jobs are inherently dangerous with obvious risks of exposure, while others can pose hidden dangers you might not be aware of until you become ill. Workers who might be at risk of chemical exposure can include:
- Construction workers
- Dock workers
- Farm workers
- Firefighters
- Grain workers
- Military personnel
- Miners
- Railroad workers
- Textile workers
- Welders
This list is not exhaustive. If you or someone you love suffered an injury or medical setback due to chemical exposure at work, our personal injury law firm will help you document your exposure and your current health.
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Financial Compensation While You Cannot Work in Albany
According to the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC), you can receive compensation for the time you cannot work due to your damaged health. In most cases, you will receive two-thirds of your average weekly salary, up to $800.00 per week.
The length of time you cannot work and the disability rating you receive will define how long you can receive compensation. Your Albany chemical exposure workers’ comp lawyer will fight hard for an accurate disability rating and carefully document your weekly wages to ensure you receive all the benefits you are entitled to.
Get No-Cost Medical Care to Treat Your Chemical Exposure
Because you suffered health problems due to your job, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company is responsible for all the medical care you need. Workers’ comp’s medical benefits include:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Hospital fees
- Rehabilitation
- Therapy
- Specialized care
- In-home support
Time limits apply to reporting your injury, getting care, and seeking reimbursement for any medical care you received. Our legal team will clarify your medical care options and help you receive appropriate coverage at no cost to you.
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We Will Explore Third-Party Compensation for Chemical Exposure Due to Negligence
If a vendor, supplier, manufacturer, property owner, or other third party’s negligence is responsible for the chemical exposure that damaged your health, they could bear financial liability. If you qualify to file a personal injury lawsuit, your Albany chemical exposure attorney can pursue compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost future earnings
- Disfigurement
- Impairments
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional trauma
- Diminished quality of life
If chemical exposure led to the loss of a loved one, we can also pursue appropriate wrongful death damages for your family.
Filing Deadlines for Third-Party Injury Claims in Georgia
Georgia law limits the time you have to file a civil lawsuit for negligence. In general, you have two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, according to O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. When we accept your case, we will act quickly on your behalf to avoid jeopardizing your personal injury claim.
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Get a Free Workplace Chemical Exposure Injury Consultation
If you were exposed to chemicals and toxins that damaged your health in the workplace, you can seek workers’ compensation benefits covering medical care and a portion of your weekly wages. An Albany workplace chemical exposure injury lawyer from our team will help you apply for benefits or appeal a denied application.
Find out how hard we will go to bat for you. Contact our consultation team at Bader Law Injury Lawyers to get started today.
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