If you were injured on the job, you may be facing medical bills and lost wages. You could recover the cost of your losses through a workers’ compensation claim, yet this process can get complicated.
Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can guide you through the process of getting the money you need after you get hurt at work. Not only can we help you with the process of filing a claim, but we can also explain your legal rights and address any complications that impede your case.
To learn more about how a Dunwoody workers’ compensation lawyer will fight for you, call us today at (404) 888-8888. You can explore your options for free.
Understanding Workers’ Compensation in Georgia
According to the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC), workers’ compensation is an accident insurance program that your employer pays into in case one of their employees gets hurt on the job.
This insurance can pay for your medical bills and lost wages. In the event you lose a loved one in a workplace accident, workers’ compensation can pay benefits to any dependents.
Workers’ Compensation Covers Most People in Georgia
In Georgia, most businesses and employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance if they employ three or more people. Once you are employed, you are covered starting from your first day at work.
Yet, depending on the nature of your profession, you may be unsure of whether workers’ compensation applies to you. Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can investigate your circumstances and explain your rights.
For a free legal consultation with a workers compensation lawyer serving Dunwoody, call (404) 888-8888
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To get workers’ compensation benefits, you should report your injury immediately. If you fail to do so, this may endanger your ability to receive benefits. Let your employer or supervisor know about your accident so that they can begin filing the proper paperwork.
We Can Address Any Challenges That Threaten Your Claim
However, your employer may not be as cooperative as you would hope. They may argue that they are not responsible for your injuries because you were engaging in “horseplay” or were not sober at the time of your accident. These allegations could work against you.
Yet, to help you secure the benefits you need, your lawyer can:
- Prove that you were not drunk or impaired at the time of your accident
- Establish that your accident happened while you were performing your day-to-day tasks
- Demonstrate the conditions that led to your accident
We can handle any disputes that derail your workers’ compensation claim.
We Can Assert the Severity of Your Injuries
Be sure to see a doctor to diagnose and treat your injuries. However, you may only be able to see a doctor that is within your employer’s approved network of providers. If you see someone outside of this network, you may have to pay for the cost of your visit yourself. This may not apply to situations where you needed emergency medical intervention, though.
Even after getting treatment, your employer or their insurer may say that your injuries are not serious, and therefore, there is no reason for you to miss work. Your Dunwoody workers’ compensation lawyer can use your medical records, imaging scans, medications, and testimony from your doctor to demonstrate the severity of your impairment.
We Can Represent You in Any Hearings
After you have received medical care and reported your injury to your employer, you will need to file for benefits by submitting a form to the SBWC. If you are denied benefits but have lost wages due to your injuries, you have the right to petition for a hearing.
A Dunwoody workers’ compensation lawyer can present your case for benefits at this hearing, showing that you were injured while at work and suffered losses because of your injuries. We will utilize various forms of evidence in your case to assert that you deserve benefits.
You can call us at (404) 888-8888 to learn more.
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Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Georgia
According to GA Code § 34-9-220, your employer may need to pay you workers’ compensation benefits if you miss “21 consecutive days” or more because of your injuries. These benefits can be partial or total, and they can be for temporary incapacities or permanent disabilities.
The specifics of your injury will determine what kind of benefits you receive and for how long you receive them.
Temporary Total Workers’ Compensation Benefits
You may receive temporary total workers’ compensation benefits if you cannot work at all due to your injuries. Although your injuries can make working impossible, they do not have to be permanently debilitating in order for you to receive temporary total workers’ compensation.
According to GA Code § 34-9-261, these benefits entitle you to two-thirds of your weekly wages to be paid by your employer or your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.
Temporary Partial Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Unlike temporary total benefits, temporary partial benefits are meant to go to workers whose injuries prevent them from earning their full wages but do not preclude them from working altogether. If you can still work but your earning ability has been affected, you may be entitled to temporary partial workers’ compensation benefits.
According to GA Code § 34-9-262, your employer or their insurer will pay you two-thirds of your lost wages if you receive these benefits. Your wage loss is the difference between what you make after your injury and what you made before.
Permanent Partial Workers’ Compensation Benefits
According to GA Code § 34-9-263, permanent partial workers’ compensation benefits are for people who lost function in a body part or the total affected body part altogether. After receiving disability benefits, you may return to work, but at a lower wage than you once earned. These benefits are meant to compensate you for your lost wages.
These calculations can get complicated. Many aspects of your case will depend on the details of your situation. This is why a Dunwoody workers’ compensation lawyer can be useful in assembling your claim. They can get the benefits you deserve.
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Bader Scott Injury Lawyers Will Fight for You
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we serve injured clients throughout the Atlanta area. We give each case the personal attention it deserves. You can count on us to use our experience and knowledge to fight for the best possible outcome for you and your family.
We will not hesitate to take your case to court and advocate for the benefits you deserve. Our attorneys have won multimillion-dollar recoveries on behalf of our injured clients.
To learn more about how a Dunwoody workers’ compensation lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can help if you were injured on the job, contact us at (404) 888-8888 today. Your free consultation is one phone call away. Call now.
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