When your Georgia workers’ comp cuts your paycheck to just 66% after an injury, it creates real financial strain for you and your family. You’re left struggling to cover daily expenses and support loved ones while recovering from serious injuries or mental health challenges. You need reforms that increase wage replacement, expand mental health coverage, …
LISTEN TO OUR ATLANTA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PODCAST: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Understanding workers’ compensation is essential if you’re injured at work in Atlanta. You’re eligible if you’re an employee injured on the job. Promptly report the injury to your employer and get medical care from an approved provider. Complete and submit the necessary …
LISTEN TO OUR HOW TO AVOID MISTAKES IN FILING A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM PODCAST Ensure your workers’ compensation claim is filed correctly by tuning into our How to Avoid Mistakes in Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim Podcast. Our knowledgeable attorneys share common errors to avoid, provide step-by-step guidance, and offer expert advice to help you …
LISTEN TO OUR FIGHTING JUSTICE FOR ATLANTA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION VIDEO PODCAST Tune into our Fighting for Justice: Atlanta Workers’ Compensation Podcast to learn how injured workers can navigate the workers’ compensation process. Our expert attorneys offer insights into Georgia’s laws, share case studies, and provide actionable tips to help you fight for the benefits and …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) details how to report unsafe working conditions in Georgia. You can file an official complaint through the department’s website. Employers in Georgia have a responsibility to maintain safe working conditions for their employees. If your employer failed to comply with these laws and a hazard led to your …
Workplace injuries can affect your ability to work and cause significant pain, emotional distress, and financial pressure. However, if you sustained a workplace injury in Atlanta as a full-time, part-time, or seasonal employee, you would most likely be able to claim workers’ compensation benefits. This post looks at different examples of workers’ compensation claims and …
Workplace injuries can create massive financial disruption in an injured worker’s life. Payments made through a worker’s compensation claim are a valuable resource that helps wounded workers keep their lives moving forward while on their way to recovery and rejoining the workforce. But receiving checks late can unnecessarily strain injured workers and cause a chain …
A vocational interview is an essential component of receiving workers’ compensation. Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier may require you to receive an examination during an independent medical evaluation by a doctor it chooses. Depending on your condition, this doctor could release you to do a specific level of work, which could be a light, …
If you have an accident at work, you can still claim workers’ compensation even if you have a pre-existing health condition or prior injury sustained outside your work scope. However, non-work-related injuries can affect a workers’ compensation claim. For example, your employer or insurer may use a prior injury or pre-existing health condition to deny …
If you want a second opinion about your work injury in Atlanta, you could obtain an independent medical examination (IME) at your employer’s expense if certain conditions apply. An IME is a secondary exam performed by a doctor who is unaffiliated with your case and not providing you with medical treatment. An IME provider’s sole aim …