Construction accident injuries can jeopardize a victim’s health, employment, and financial future. If you got hurt while on the job, you likely qualify for workers’ compensation, but getting the benefits you deserve can sometimes be challenging.
Bader Scott Injury Lawyers focuses exclusively on personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. If your employer or a liable party owes you damages, our Dunwoody workers’ compensation lawyers will fight to ensure you get the resources you need to get back on your feet. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Construction Accidents Are Common, But Georgia Workers Have Protections
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the private-sector construction industry had the most workplace injuries in Georgia in 2021. The high accident rate is due to inherent dangers associated with construction work. Employees must often work from heights and sustain exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, and electricity.
Fortunately, most construction workers in Georgia have financial protection against injuries through workers’ compensation. According to the State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC), your employer must provide this insurance if your workplace employs more than three full or part-time workers.
If your injury occurred while on the job, our Dunwoody personal injury lawyers can help you pursue a full and fair workers’ compensation settlement. We assist with work injury cases involving the following:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Slip and falls
- Falls from heights
- Electrocutions
- Struck-by/against accidents
- Caught-in/between accidents
- Excavation accidents
- Defective products or equipment
- Exposure to hazardous substances or environments
For a free legal consultation with a construction accidents lawyer serving Dunwoody, call (404) 888-8888
Our Construction Accident Attorneys Will Fight for Your Workers’ Comp Benefits
Workers’ compensation claims can be complex. Unlike many personal injury cases, you do not have to prove your employer acted negligently. However, you must establish that your injury occurred on the job and is severe enough to warrant medical treatment and time off from work.
In addition, insurance is a business, and insurance companies will often look for reasons to deny claims or reduce settlements. Our construction accident attorneys serving Dunwoody, GA, can help you maximize your claim for compensation, which may include the following:
- Medical benefits. If you seek treatment from a provider authorized by your insurance plan, you should receive coverage for all your accident-related medical treatment, including doctor and hospital bills, prescription drugs, medical devices and equipment, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and nursing. Benefits should last until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) or up to 400 weeks. Catastrophic injuries may qualify for lifetime coverage.
- Wage replacement benefits. According to the Georgia SBWC, you can collect wage replacement benefits if you cannot work for seven days. How much compensation you qualify for will depend on various factors, including your pre-injury wages and whether you can perform other work while you recover. If you cannot work in any capacity, the maximum you can receive is two-thirds of your average weekly wage, not to exceed $800 weekly, for an accident that occurred on or after July 1, 2023. Benefits can last up to 400 weeks, although catastrophic injury victims may receive them for life.
- Death benefits. If your loved one suffered a fatal injury, workers’ compensation will pay for their medical treatment, provide dependents with wage benefits, and pay for funeral and burial costs.
How Can Our Law Firm Help You?
Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can establish your right to workers’ compensation and ensure you receive full and fair benefits. Our lawyers can do the following:
- Collect case evidence, including medical records, accident reports, and eyewitness statements
- Prepare and file your insurance claim
- Handle all case-related communications
- Negotiate for the maximum compensation
- Appeal denied or discontinued benefits
- Help you obtain secondary medical opinions when needed
- Represent you during an SBWC hearing
- Take legal action when necessary
Contact us today to learn more about how our legal team can advocate for you. Initial consultations with our firm are always free and confidential.
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Do You Have a Dunwoody Construction Accident Personal Injury Case?
You usually cannot sue your employer if they carry workers’ compensation coverage. You can pursue a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit against non-subscriber employers or negligent third parties. If you have grounds for a negligence-based case, you can seek awards not available through workers’ compensation, including the following:
- The total value of your lost wages, earnings, and employment benefits
- Personal property damages
- Monetary compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, and impaired quality of life
- Wrongful death damages, including funeral and burial expenses and the loss of your loved one’s support, services, guidance, care, and companionship
You must file your lawsuit within the two-year statute of limitations outlined in O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, or the court will likely refuse your case. This deadline will also affect insurance claims. Our Dunwoody construction accident Lawyers can tell you more about your legal options and help you get started before time runs out.
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What Should You Do If You Suffer a Construction Accident Injury?
There are a few simple steps you should take after a construction accident to protect your workers’ compensation claim:
- Report your work injury to your employer immediately. Failing to inform your employer within 30 days of your accident could result in a denied claim.
- Obtain a copy of your workplace’s official accident report.
- Seek medical care as soon as possible. Follow all your doctor’s orders and attend all scheduled appointments.
- Get treatment from an authorized provider. Your workplace should be able to give you a list of approved doctors in your area.
- Do not engage in activities that could worsen your injury.
- Do not quit your job or stop attending work before speaking with our attorneys.
- If an insurance agent contacts you, be polite, but do not discuss details of your accident or medical care. Instead, tell them to direct future communications through our law office.
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Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers About Your Dunwoody, GA, Construction Accident
A Dunwoody construction accident lawyer with Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can help you achieve a successful resolution to your workers’ compensation claim.
Contact us today for a free consultation and learn more about how our personal injury law firm can represent you for nothing up front or out of pocket.
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