Were you or someone you love hurt at work? If you were, you could be entitled to compensation while you recover. Our Rome independent contractors attorney will help you prove the cause of your injury. We will also help you build a strong case for financial compensation so you can start putting your life back together.
When recuperating from a workplace injury, you deserve time to focus on healing. You also deserve legal support and guidance. As an injured worker, you can get a free review of your case from our client-focused team. Our team at Bader Law Injury Lawyers will do more than handle the legal aspects of your case. We are your advocates and will not stop fighting for the financial recovery you need and deserve.
What You Need to Know About Your Independent Contractor Classification
If you were injured at work, the options available for compensation can depend on your employment status. Georgia’s Department of Labor (DOL) defines independent contractor. As an independent contractor, you may not qualify for the workers’ comp benefits your co-workers may be entitled to receive.
In some cases, the state may deem you an employee and allow you to seek the appropriate medical and financial benefits. Understanding and proving your employment status can be difficult. It can also be important after an injury, since it will play a role in your compensation options. You do not have to figure it out on your own. Our personal injury attorney serving Rome will help you clarify your employment status and fight for financial recovery.
Evidence We Obtain to Quantify Your Employment Status
When we investigate your injury, we also investigate your employment status. The state of Georgia may consider you an employee who qualifies for workers’ comp benefits. Factors they consider include:
- Your employment timeline and how you are paid
- How materials, equipment, and tools are selected
- Who makes decisions on work hours (arrival and departure)
- Who makes decisions on your employment (hiring and firing)
Our independent contractors lawyer will handle this for you. We start by reviewing certain factors of your employment with you. We will explain your rights, your employer’s responsibilities, and the medical and financial recovery they could be liable for.
For a free legal consultation with a independent contractors lawyer serving Rome, call (404) 888-8888
How Our Independent Contractors Attorneys Help With Your Case
When our law firm accepts your case, we start by listening to your version of events so we can understand how you got hurt and who is responsible. We will define your employment status and help you file an appropriate compensation claim.
Our legal team will:
- Collect your accumulated medical records
- Compile incident and accident reports
- Investigate your accident and obtain evidence
- Identify and interview co-workers and witnesses
- Address any questions and concerns you have
- Review your financial recovery options
Leave it to us. We will handle all communications and negotiations related to your case and fight hard to obtain the best possible outcome.
Personal Injury Compensation
Depending on the cause of your accident, you might be eligible for personal injury compensation. We can help you recover medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Our team will handle your case from start to finish including the complex process of negotiating a favorable financial settlement on your behalf.
To qualify to file a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit, your accident must have been the result of a third party’s negligence, carelessness, or recklessness. Our legal team will explain duty, breach, causation, and damages — the four elements required to prove negligence.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
When we fight for workers’ comp benefits, you could receive up to two-thirds of your average weekly wages. Benefits will be capped at $725 per week if you were hurt on or after July 1, 2022.
In addition to replacement of your lost wages, you will receive all medical care required to treat your workplace injury. This includes physical and occupational therapy, treatment-related travel expenses, and necessary rehabilitation. You may qualify to receive lifetime benefits if your injury is considered catastrophic.
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How Notification and Filing Deadlines Affect Your Injury Case
In Rome, GA, the timing of your workers’ compensation case is determined by State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC) guidelines. Accordingly, you have 30 days to notify your employer of your injury. You also have a limited time to file your claim for medical and financial benefits.
If you pursue personal injury compensation, you generally have two years from the date your injury occurred to file your personal injury lawsuit, per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
Whichever compensation avenue you choose, you must comply with the appropriate notification and filing deadlines. Trust our Rome independent contractors attorney with your case. We will ensure it is filed within the allotted time and remove the costly risks of non-compliance.
Bader Law Injury Lawyers Never Stops Fighting for the Rights of Injured Workers
Being hurt at work can be a painful and confusing experience. Our law firm works hard to help injured workers get the medical and financial support that foster good recovery. One of our recently injured clients said the following:
“My accident occurred in my workplace. I was not allotted time off, so I still went to work every day…I decided I needed some help. The Bader law firm helped me by making the process painless. They made me feel comfortable about wanting to receive the compensation and necessary medical help due to me.” – Adriene
Listen to additional video reviews from satisfied clients on our testimonials page and see why you can count on us to never stop fighting for you.
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Get Help With Your Workers’ Compensation Case Today
If you were hurt at work, you could be entitled to file a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit or apply for workers’ compensation benefits. At Bader Law Injury Lawyers, we will review your case at no cost and help you make the best compensation choice for you.
Contact our case review team today to learn more about how hard our Rome independent contractors attorney fights for the rights of injured workers.
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