Manufacturing, tech, and distribution are common industries in Savannah. Jobs in these sectors have a high incidence of repetitive motion injuries. If you are struggling to get approved for workers’ compensation benefits after a carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis or a worsening of your symptoms, our Savannah workers’ compensation lawyers are here for you.
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, our workplace injury attorneys have helped more than 10,000 Georgians pursue fair compensation and workers’ compensation benefits for their injuries. This includes workers with chronic pain and related workplace injuries. We know how to build a carpal tunnel claim and get the benefits you deserve.
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What Benefits Can a Savannah Workplace Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Lawyer Recover for Me?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful, debilitating condition that occurs because of chronic overuse or injuries to the wrist. It is also known as median nerve compression since that is the cause of the characteristic numbness, tingling, burning, pain, and weakness. This condition requires treatment to prevent lasting effects.
Treatment usually focuses on rest, splinting, and physical therapy. Sometimes, surgery is necessary. Recovery could take a few weeks to several months. During that time, it might be impossible to manage many or all of your job duties. Our Savannah personal injury lawyers can help.
When this occurs, most workers in Georgia should qualify for workers’ compensation. These benefits include:
- Coverage for your medical treatment and related therapies
- Wage loss payments, usually in the form of temporary partial disability benefits or temporary total disability benefits
Temporary disability benefits pay about two-thirds of your average income, although there is a weekly maximum set by the Georgia Board of Workers’ Compensation. You could receive these benefits for up to 400 weeks, although carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms usually resolve much faster.
You will continue to receive benefits until you can return to work or your doctor determines you reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and are living with a lasting impairment. If you have a lasting impairment, you could receive permanent partial disability for the ongoing injury.
For a free legal consultation with a workplace carpal tunnel syndrome lawyer serving Savannah, call (404) 888-8888
How Our Savannah Workplace Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Lawyers Approach Your Case
Bader Scott Injury Lawyers’ founder Seth Bader used to work for insurance companies. He represented them at trial, fighting to pay claimants as little as possible. Because of this experience, our team knows how these companies work. We know the excuses they use to deny claimants and the way they analyze injury claims.
Our attorneys aim to help each client secure the benefits they need based on their case facts, the applicable laws, and other details. We will fight for you and your family to get your life back despite your workplace injury diagnosis. We have recovered more than $30 million in verdicts and settlements secured for injured Georgians since 2008.
We work based on contingency fees. Unlike some lawyers, we never ask you to pay a retainer to keep up with hourly charges. There are no upfront costs for our services. We use our resources to pay for the investigation and to navigate the process. We only get paid from the money we secure for you. If you do not get paid, we don’t get paid.
Contact us to learn more or get answers to your questions. We provide free initial case consultations for injured workers in Savannah and statewide. We can help you understand your rights and recover the compensation you deserve.
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Our Savannah Workplace Carpal Tunnel Attorneys Know How These Claims Go Wrong
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we know how difficult it can be to get workers’ compensation benefits based on your carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis. While O.C.G.A. § 34-9 requires all Savannah employers with 3+ workers to pay for workers’ compensation insurance, that does not mean the State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC) will agree you have a work-related injury and cooperate with your claim.
Our lawyers know how to navigate the system administered by the SBWC and fight for the medical care and disability benefits you deserve. Whether the issue lies with your employer or the insurance carrier, our team knows how to develop a strong case showing your diagnosis stems from your work and pursue the workers’ comp benefits you deserve.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common diagnosis and one of the most frequent repetitive motion injuries that lead to workers’ compensation claims. It can also occur because of a fall or another acute wrist or hand injury. We know what can go wrong in these cases and how to handle it. Let us worry about your claim while you rest and recover.
Some issues you might encounter include:
- Your employer does not believe your condition is work-related.
- Your employer or the insurance company contest your claim.
- You receive a claim denial.
- The insurance carrier will not pay the full workers’ comp benefits you deserve.
- Your employer or the insurance company is trying to get you to go back to work before you have recovered.
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You Must Act Quickly in Your Savannah Carpal Tunnel Workers’ Compensation Claim
When you encounter a problem with your workers’ compensation claim, contact our team as soon as possible. There are strict timelines we must abide by to protect your rights. This includes notifying your employer within 30 days of your diagnosis (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80) and filing your workers’ compensation claim within one year (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-82).
Deadlines also apply if you receive a denial, the insurance carrier asks for additional information, or you need to navigate other issues related to your claim and benefits. The sooner we know about your concerns, the better equipped we will be to develop a convincing argument and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Talk to Our Workers’ Compensation Lawyers About Your Savannah Carpal Tunnel Diagnosis
Our workers’ compensation team from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers provides confidential, free consultations for injured workers. After sustaining a repetitive stress injury such as carpal tunnel syndrome, we can help you explore your options. Our Savannah workplace carpal tunnel syndrome lawyer is here to help you get the compensation you need and deserve.
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