A workplace injury can have a short-term, long-term, or permanent effect on your physical abilities and ability to return to work. You do not have to suffer financially because of an on-the-job injury. If you can return to your job but cannot do the same work for the same pay, our Athens partial disability benefits attorneys can help you seek appropriate compensation to fill that income gap.
When our Athens workers’ compensation lawyers represent you, we will make you and your workers’ compensation partial disability claim a priority. You will get our full attention when discussing and managing your case, which allows you to focus on getting better and leave everything else to us. Contact one of our team members at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers for your free workers’ comp consultation.
Our Athens Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Will Fight for Your Medical and Financial Benefits
Workers’ compensation insurance benefits are your right as an injured worker. However, accessing them can be challenging. To streamline the process and serve as your advocate, our client-focused legal team will:
- Describe the application process
- Handle all communication with the insurance provider
- Manage all claim-related paperwork
- Clarify the potential timeline
- Report your injury to your employer, if needed
- Connect you directly to your attorney
- Document your average weekly wages
- Negotiate for a fair settlement
When our personal injury law firm handles your claim, we will help you submit a complete, accurate application. If you previously filed an application and the insurer rejected it, you do not have to stop fighting for benefits. Our Athens personal injury lawyers will help you attain additional evidence and file an effective appeal.
We Are Committed to Winning Big for Injured Workers in Georgia
If you were hurt at work in an accident or because of another person’s or entity’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. When we handle your case, we work hard to secure a fair financial recovery.
Our history of client awards includes the following settlements and verdicts:
- $5.25 million workers’ compensation and personal injury claim involving paralysis
- $2 million workers’ compensation claim involving a traumatic brain injury
- $1.9 million workers’ compensation claim involving paralysis
- $450,000 workers’ compensation claim involving partial paralysis
- $255,000 workers’ compensation claim involving an abdominal injury
We have recovered over $30 million for more than 10,000 injured Georgians. Our value propositions mean we are passionate about fighting for you and your family and fostering a meaningful recovery that lets you get your life back after an injury.
For a free legal consultation with a partial disability benefits lawyer serving Athens, call (404) 888-8888
Workers’ Compensation’s Medical Benefits Start Immediately for Athens Workers
Applying for financial benefits can take time. However, workers’ comp’s medical benefits start right away, with any emergency care you require. According to the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation, workers’ comp will pay for all your medical expenses until you have recovered.
That makes it important for you to get—and keep getting—treatment until your doctor releases you from care. If you stop receiving medical treatment prematurely, you could harm your claim by calling your injuries and their extent into question.
It is also important to put our personal injury law firm to work for you as soon as possible. In fact, the sooner we start working on your case, the better.
Our Fee Structure Means You Can Pursue Benefits in Athens Without Delay
When we accept your case, our Athens partial disability benefits lawyers will not charge any hourly fees, nor will we require you to pay a large retainer. Instead, we will cover all the upfront costs of preparing your case, and you will only compensate us when you get compensation.
Contact our consultation team at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers for more information and to get a free review of your case.
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Get Financial Benefits for Temporary or Permanent Partial Disabilities
Partial disability benefits can be temporary or permanent, depending on how long they prevent you from working. The anticipated duration of your recovery will affect the amount of benefits you receive, potential caps, and the amount of time you can receive financial compensation.
If you can return to work, but not to the same type of work or equivalent pay, you can request compensation for the difference between your pre-injury and post-injury salary. We may also be able to help you negotiate a lump sum settlement, if this option is available.
Filing Deadlines for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
You must report your injury or illness to your employer within 30 days of its occurrence or discovery. Failure to do so could bar you from receiving workers’ comp benefits. In addition, you have a limited time to file your application. Your Athens workers’ comp lawyer will help you understand and interpret all applicable deadlines.
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Our Attorneys Can Help You Explore Third-Party Injury Claims for Negligence-Based Injuries in Athens
A vendor, contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or other negligent party could be responsible for compensating you for a work-related injury. To identify the at-fault party and your right to compensation, your Athens personal injury attorney will document the elements of negligence, including duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Financial compensation for a negligence-based injury may include the following economic and non-economic damages:
- Medical expenses
- The full value of your lost income (instead of the two-thirds portion available through workers’ comp)
- Lost earning capacity
- Lasting impairment
- Physical disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If you lost a loved one in a negligence-based work accident, we can also pursue wrongful death damages, including funeral expenses and loss of financial and domestic support.
Filing Deadlines for Personal Injury Lawsuits in Athens, Georgia
You generally have two years to file your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, according to O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. If you do not file your lawsuit on time, you could lose the legal right to file. Our Athens disability benefits lawyers will help you avoid this potentially costly consequence of filing your lawsuit too late.
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Get Help Fighting for Partial Disability Benefits in Athens
If you were hurt or became ill at work, you may be eligible for workers’ comp benefits. An Athens partial disability benefits lawyer from our team can help you apply for benefits and explore additional compensation options, like a third-party negligence claim, if applicable.
Learn what damages you can recover and how we can advocate for you. Contact our consultation team at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers to learn more about your rights and how hard we’ll fight to protect them.
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