If you were hurt at work and have a lasting disability but are still able to work, you should receive partial disability benefits through your Norcross, GA, workers’ compensation insurance policy. If you run into a problem, our Norcross workers’ compensation lawyers are here to represent you.
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we have helped more than 10,000 injured Georgians fight for the compensation they deserve after an injury accident. We can help you secure workers’ compensation benefits, negotiate a settlement, or possibly pursue a third-party claim. Let us assess your legal options today for free. Contact us now to get started.
Our Norcross Lawyer Explains Partial Disability Benefits
Georgia law requires most employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage to their workers. This applies to any company that has three or more employees.
When you suffer an on-the-job injury, you will see an approved doctor or go to an approved facility, and your medical benefits will begin immediately. Following a seven-day waiting period, you can also receive wage loss benefits if you cannot work your regular job.
These are most commonly temporary total disability benefits. They pay about two-thirds of your average pay up to a maximum of $800 per week based on the schedule set by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation.
What Happens When I Heal?
Sometimes, workers with partial disabilities may be able to return to work on light duty or with altered schedules or duties. When this occurs, you could receive less per week from workers’ compensation. This will depend on how much you receive for your light-duty work. You should still receive roughly 67 percent of your usual gross pay.
This will continue for up to 400 weeks or until your doctor determines you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). If you reach MMI and still have a lasting disability that prevents you from performing your previous tasks and fully participating in your previous activities, you should receive compensation according to the schedule set by O.C.G.A. § 34-9-263.
This schedule considers the parts of your body affected and determines a payment amount and timetable based on that. The State Board of Workers’ Compensation sets these rules annually.
Do I Have Other Options for Compensation?
Some injured workers can pursue a third-party claim to recover additional losses, including pain and suffering damages. Our Norcross personal injury lawyer can assess your case to determine if you qualify to hold a liable party accountable.
This is usually possible if the party who caused your accident was someone other than yourself, your employer, or a co-worker.
For a free legal consultation with a partial disability benefits lawyer serving Norcross, call (404) 888-8888
Why Choose Our Team as Your Norcross Partial Disability Benefits Lawyers?
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, our attorneys know how important workers’ compensation benefits and other payouts are following a workplace injury. This is especially true if you suffered permanent injuries and cannot return to your previous career or make as much money working another job.
We fight for our clients and their families, helping them get their lives back after an injury. We know we cannot make up for your lasting disability, but we will work to help you recover physically and financially. We have represented more than 10,000 injured parties and recovered more than $30,000,000 for them.
When you trust our team with your case, you will work directly with your lawyer. You can call with questions or concerns at any time and receive a prompt response.
We regularly recover benefits, settlements, and other payouts for injured workers in Georgia. Some recent case results include:
- $500,000 for a worker living with an amputation injury
- $450,000 for a worker living with partial paralysis
- $255,000 for a worker healing from an abdominal injury
- $250,000 for a worker living with a neck and back injury
We work based on contingency. You will never need to pay us anything upfront. Instead, we receive our attorney’s fees only from the money we recover for you. Contact us to learn more during a free consultation.
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How Will a Norcross Partial Disability Benefits Lawyer Ensure I Get the Benefits I Deserve?
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we believe injured workers deserve compensation, especially those with lasting disabilities. Unfortunately, insurance companies rarely make that easy. We will fight to ensure you receive the correct workers’ compensation payments both before and after you reach MMI. We can help you:
- Challenge the insurance company’s denial
- Navigate the system set up by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation
- Negotiate for a fair settlement based on your permanent partial disability
- Pursue a third-party claim on your behalf
Our workers’ compensation attorneys understand how these cases work and what you deserve based on the injuries you suffered and the facts of your case. Let us assess your options for free during a confidential case consultation.
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When Should I Discuss My Case With a Norcross Partial Disability Benefits Attorney?
You need to act quickly to get the medical care you need, notify your employer of your accident, and file your claim. This is the best way to ensure you heal as fully as possible from your injuries and receive the benefits you deserve.
Generally, you have 30 days to provide your employer with official notice of your injuries under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80 and one year to file a workers’ compensation claim per O.C.G.A. § 34-9-82. There are also short deadlines to challenge a claim denial or question the amount of your benefits.
If you encounter any problems as you navigate this process, call our team immediately. We are here to help.
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Talk to Our Norcross Team About Your Partial Disability Benefits
Bader Scott Injury Lawyers provides free, confidential case consultation for workers injured in a Norcross workplace accident. Learn how our Norcross partial disability benefits lawyers can help with your case. You Deserve The Best, Don’t Settle For Less.
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