Our Norcross workers’ compensation lawyer can help you fight for the benefits you need and deserve after an on-the-job injury, even if you have pre-existing conditions. If you have a work-related injury or illness that exacerbated your previously diagnosed condition, you could still qualify for benefits.
With Bader Law Injury Lawyers, you will speak to your attorney when you need to. We are here for you, and there are no middlemen. You can discuss your options with our team for free today. Contact us to get started.
Our Norcross Pre-Existing Conditions Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Assess Your Available Benefits
At Bader Law Injury Lawyers, our Norcross personal injury lawyers understand how important workers’ compensation benefits are to employees hurt on the job. However, getting these benefits after a workplace injury is often more challenging than it should be. This is especially true if you have a pre-existing condition or injury.
When you are hurt at work, and you file a claim based on your employer’s workers’ comp policy, you can receive benefits that include:
- Medical treatment and services paid directly to the doctor
- Wage loss benefits based on your usual income and ability to work
If you lost a loved one due to a workplace accident or illness, you may be entitled to death benefits, including funeral and burial costs and compensation.
There are limits to each of these categories. You must see a doctor from a list selected by your employer and who is included on the State Board of Workers’ Compensation Physician Database. For wage loss benefits, you will only receive two-thirds of your average gross wages up to the current State Board of Workers’ Compensation maximum.
Some Injured Workers Have Additional Options
A personal injury lawyer from our team can help some injured workers seek additional compensation through a third-party lawsuit. This is possible when the party who caused or contributed to your accident is someone other than your employer. Our team can discuss your case facts with you to better understand if this might be possible for you.
These cases allow us to pursue pain and suffering damages, which are not available through a workers’ compensation claim.
For a free legal consultation with a pre-existing conditions workers' compensation lawyer serving Norcross, call (404) 888-8888
How Will a Norcross Pre-Existing Conditions Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Approach My Case?
Our Bader Law Injury Lawyers team knows you need these benefits to cover your medical care and the income you are missing while you are out of work. With more than 10,000 cases handled and $30 million recovered, we understand that you want to take your life back after your injury. Securing the compensation you need is the best way to do that.
Our attorneys have previously secured workers’ compensation for clients with pre-existing conditions. Early in his career, firm owner Seth Bader represented insurance companies. He knows how they assess claims and the excuses they use to deny them or reduce their value. This experience benefits your claim.
Some recent verdicts and settlements we reached for clients hurt in on-the-job accidents include:
- $2 million in workers’ compensation benefits for an employee who suffered a traumatic brain injury
- $1.9 million for a worker paralyzed due to a workplace incident
- $500,000 for an employee who suffered a traumatic amputation
- $450,000 for a worker who was partially paralyzed due to a workplace incident
- $400,000 for the wrongful death of a worker
We represent injured workers in Norcross, GA, based on contingency. We charge no upfront fees, accepting all the financial risks of the case. Our clients only pay for our services after we secure the benefits they need, settle their case, or otherwise recover compensation for them. Contact us today to learn more.
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Our Norcross Lawyers Can Appeal a Denial on Your Behalf
Georgia’s workers’ compensation statutes require employers with three or more employees to provide workplace injury insurance. This generally comes in the form of workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
However, getting the benefits you deserve can be challenging. When you have a pre-existing condition, your employer and/or the insurance carrier could deny that your injuries are work-related. You may have to challenge their decision through the system set up by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation in Georgia.
Our attorneys manage these cases regularly. We know how they work and the steps we must take for our clients.
How Can a Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Workers’ Comp Claim?
Imagine you suffered injuries in a Norcross construction accident. You fell and now have chronic, debilitating back pain. You saw a doctor and filed a workers’ compensation claim, but it was denied. The insurance company is blaming your pain on a pre-existing back injury you suffered years before.
This is where we come in. At Bader Law Injury Lawyers, we know how to show that the accident or incident at work made your pre-existing condition worse and how the new injury will affect you in the future. Often, accidents not only exacerbate pre-existing injuries but increase the level of disability they cause long term.
We can call on medical experts to help show the Board of Workers’ Compensation and other involved parties how your injury will affect your daily life in a new way.
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When Should I Call a Norcross Pre-Existing Conditions Workers’ Comp Attorney?
There are tight deadlines that apply to each step in the workers’ compensation process. Generally, O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80 gives you 30 days to notify your employer, and O.C.G.A. § 34-9-82 provides up to a year to file your claim. After that, you will only have a limited time to challenge a denial or attempt to negotiate a settlement. Acting quickly after you realize you’ve run into a problem will help protect your rights.
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We provide free consultations for workers hurt in and around Atlanta, GA.
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