Macon On-The-Job Injury Attorneys
Workers' compensation is a program that provides for payment of medical bills. It also gives injured employees an income while they are recovering from an on-the-job injury. Almost all employers in Georgia are required to provide these types of benefits to their workers. Injured employees are eligible for these benefits whether or not injuries are their fault.
Even though the law requires employers to provide workers' compensation benefits, actually obtaining benefits after an injury can be challenging. It is important that you have knowledgeable legal representation if you are injured and unable to work for a period of time. Otherwise, you may not receive the full benefits you need and deserve.
Talking With People About the Benefits of Hiring an Attorney
Without an experienced workers' compensation lawyer, you may not obtain:
- The correct wage benefit or disability rating that determines your recovery benefits
- The opportunity to challenge the choice of the physician assigned to evaluate as well as treat you
- The chance to convert your case to a catastrophic injury case with lifetime wage benefits
- Maximized settlement dollars based on the facts of your case
Helping Workers in All Sectors of the Economy
We have helped workers in manufacturing, health care and government. They have been employed by entities such as the Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC), Department of Transportation (DOT), hospitals, nursing homes, manufacturers, prisons, construction companies, and state and local government agencies.
Making Sure Your Injury Is Correctly Classified
There are several categories of benefits, depending on the nature of your injury and your ability to return to work. You may be eligible for temporary total or temporary partial disability benefits or permanent partial disability. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, you could receive wage benefits for an unlimited time period. Our attorneys make sure that your injury is classified correctly and that you receive the benefit that matches your situation.
Identifying All Sources of Compensation
If you were injured at work, you may be eligible to receive additional compensation from a third party personal injury claim. For example, if you visit a physician who fails to order the correct treatment we may be able to pursue a medical malpractice claim against that doctor. Our attorneys explore all possible options in search of full compensation after a workplace accident for treatment for your work related injury. If you are totally disabled we may obtain Social Security benefits for you as well.
We can help if you were injured at work. Contact our Georgia workers' compensation attorneys at 478-845-1796 for a free initial consultation.
