Smith, Welch,
Webb & White
Workers’ Compensation
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Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
In Georgia, workers’ compensation, sometimes called workers’ comp, is a mandated insurance program that provides compensation to employees who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses. It is designed to provide specific income benefits and payments through injury claims for work-related injuries. The worker does not have to prove negligence or fault on the part of their employer, a co-worker, a customer, or some third party. Usually, in exchange for getting these guaranteed benefits, the employee does not have the right to sue the employer in court for damages.
The federal government has a workers’ comp program for federal and certain other types of employees.
Why you need a workers’ compensation attorney to help you file a claim
In Georgia, workers’ compensation law is very complicated and includes certain requirements and deadlines that must be met to receive full compensation. Our workers’ comp attorneys have over 40 years combined experience prosecuting and defending workers’ comp cases, from temporary disability to catastrophic and death cases. Our experience can work for you, as our attorneys will help you navigate successfully through the workers’ compensation benefits process, including investigating whether employer negligence or a third-party equipment manufacturer contributed to the accident.
When employees file a workers’ compensation claim, understand that you will be dealing with your employers’ insurance company when making your case to receive benefits. Often, workers’ compensation claims will be denied by these insurance adjusters. Our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys can help you navigate this process to prove you have a legitimate claim and get you the compensation you deserve.
Having an experienced attorney on your side will give you a better chance at receiving the workers’ comp benefits you’re entitled to through workers’ compensation insurance, as well as possible additional benefits our attorneys may find for you.
Injuries Our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Handle
Put our expertise to work for you. Smith, Welch, Webb & White offers free consultations for workers’ compensation cases:
- Back Injuries
- Neck Injuries
- Slip and Fall
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Illnesses related to chemical exposure in the workplace
- Overexertion and overuse Injuries
- Accidents while traveling
- Many other types of workers’ compensation injuries
Construction workers are at particularly high risk for injuries on the job. Falls are one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries in Georgia, and the results of a fall can range from temporary debilitations to death. Falling from an elevated area at a construction site, such as a ladder or a scaffold, only increases your risk of injury on the job.
However, work does not need to be very active to cause injury. The modern-day workplace often utilizes technology and machinery that requires a very limited range of motion to operate. Many jobs associated with conducting repetitive tasks for long periods can cause work-related injuries that need to be addressed. Injuries due to overuse and repetitive motions are commonly found in the wrist, elbow, knee, shoulders, neck, or back. Common symptoms of injuries due to overuse include pain, numbness, weakness, tingling, and burning, and may require surgery and time off of work to recover.
After Your Workplace Injury
Your employer’s insurance carrier provides coverage for:
- Medical benefits for medical bills and medical expenses
- Lost wages or wage replacement from time off work
- Temporary impairment, partial, or permanent disability benefits
- Death benefits to the family due to a wrongful death of an employee
Once your claim is filed, it’s also important to understand your employer’s insurance company may be looking to give you the least amount of compensation possible, if at all. Do not accept any initial settlements or offers without consulting the legal advice of our workers’ compensation attorneys who have the experience to get you the maximum compensation you deserve.
In addition to lowball settlement offers, the insurance company may not provide you options to see specialized doctors who can adequately treat your injury. Your employer’s panel of doctors may not be the best fit for you, and this can lead to disputes over medical treatment.
What Our Workers’ Comp Lawyers Provide
The workers’ compensation system can be very complex. During our free consultation there are many questions we can answer. Such as:
- What doctors can I see for medical care?
- What if I have to change providers or miss an appointment?
- Does my company have to pay for my mileage?
- Who pays for my prescriptions?
- Can I be fired in Georgia if I make a Workers’ Compensation claim?
- Is there a time limit for filing a workers’ comp claim?
- Why was my claim denied?
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If you’ve suffered a workplace injury, our workers’ comp attorneys deliver honest, realistic legal guidance to help you get the workers’ comp benefits you are entitled to. Call us at 1.855.505.SWWW (7999) to schedule your initial consultation or case evaluation.
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