Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
The workers' compensation program is intended to provide financial assistance and/or to pay for the medical costs of a person who is injured on-the-job, develops a job-related disease, or leaves dependents when a worker suffers death in a job related accident. The program was designed to protect employees and their families from suffering financial destitution after a work-related injury or death. Compensation benefits are usually paid out weekly or biweekly. It provides for medical expense coverage and financial benefits to compensate the victims of job-related injuries in place of filing a lawsuit against the employer. In this way, the program attempts to work to the benefit of both the employee and the employer, although imperfectly.
Have you suffered a work-related injury or disease or lost a loved one in a job-related accident? If so, contact our experienced Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at the law firm of Affleck & Gordon today!
Even though the workers’ compensation program attempts to define the employer's legal liability and/or obligation, some employers may fail to comply with the statutes and regulations governing workers' compensation in Georgia, limiting or refusing benefits to an injured worker. Some employers fear that a claim against their policy will result in an increase in their insurance premium. This is one of the many reasons why having our team of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers review your case and assist you with respect to your claim. The experienced Workers' Compensation Attorneys at the law office of Affleck & Gordon will always have your best interest in mind and will fight for your rights. They will make every effort to be sure your claim has the best possible chance of being approved.
Injured employee’s rights under the Workers’ Compensation Act include:
- The cost of medical treatment and/or rehabilitative therapies.
- Death benefits paid to your dependents.
- Medications and/or other costs associated with your recovery, including travel expenses to and from the doctor.
- Vocational rehabilitation training if you are unable to return to your previous position and you qualify for such benefits.
- Weekly income benefits if you miss more than seven days of work.
- Catastrophic Injury – you are entitled to two-thirds of your average weekly salary up to the maximum allowed for as long as you are unable to return to work.
- Non-Catastrophic Injury - you are entitled to two-thirds of your average weekly salary up to the maximum allowed for up to 400 weeks of temporary total disability benefits or up to 350 weeks of temporary partial disability benefits.
Catastrophic injuries include paralysis, amputations, blindness, severe head trauma, spinal cord injury, or any injury severe enough to keep you from returning to your past work or any other work.
Your employer is required by law to post a list of at least six doctors or a certified Workers' Compensation Managed Care Organization that will provide medical care to any injured employee. You are allowed two selections of treating physicians from the panel of doctors required to be posted by your employer. In cases where emergency treatment is be needed, different rules may apply.
Have you suffered a work-related injury or disease or lost a loved one in a job-related accident? If so, contact our experienced Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at the law firm of Affleck & Gordon today!
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