What is Covered by Georgia Workers' Compensation

Workers’ compensation in Georgia covers a broad range of possible benefits for anyone who has been injured or fallen ill while on the job. As each state has its own laws regarding workers’ compensation you should make sure you ask a law firm with particular experience handling Georgia’s complex workers’ compensation laws. If you work for the Federal Government you may be covered by laws different from other employees in Georgia. In order to determine your exact coverage contact our offices for a free consultation.

Your workers’ compensation coverage is provided to any employee in the state of Georgia by their employer’s insurance provider. This coverage is required of any employer operating within Georgia’s borders by state law. Georgia workers’ compensation is to be paid out in most cases regardless of fault. This no-fault compensation is done typically to ensure workers are protected and companies cannot be sued by their employees for injury or illness. Contact our offices to learn about what rights you and your family have regarding workers’ compensation in Georgia.

Any and all emergency medical treatment is covered by your workers’ compensation at any emergency medical facility that you need to go to, typically the closest hospital. After your discharge you must go to a company-sponsored physician for your further treatments. While these treatments are fully covered, as well as travel expenses to them, they may not be readily available or posted in your company. If this list of physicians is not posted or available to you then you may obtain medical care with who you want in most cases. Again, you should always contact us before taking any further steps with handling your workers’ compensation on your own to make sure.

In addition, Georgia workers’ compensation covers your loss of work time. If you are unable to work but are recovering you are entitled to Temporary Total Disability Benefits, as much as 2/3 of your salary. If you return to work and are given less work or lower pay as a result of your injury or illness you are generally entitled to a Temporary Partial Disability Benefit. This can make up the lost wages as a result of your injury or illness. If you are injured or fall ill and it is a permanent disability you may be entitled to a lifetime of benefits from your company’s insurance provider. If your loved one died while working your family may be entitled to significant monetary compensation as well.

It is important to note that you should typically never sign any paperwork or agree to any settlement without speaking to a lawyer at our firm for free. Conaway & Strickler have handled Georgia workers’ compensation cases for years from our offices in Atlanta. We have settled workers’ compensation claims for our clients that were significantly higher than they initially were offered, if they were offered any at all.

Contact our office for a confidential consultation. We can begin working on your Georgia workers’ compensation claim immediately. Our lawyers will work to ensure that you obtain each and every benefit that is legally entitled to you. We work most workers’ compensation case on a contingent basis, meaning you only pay us if we successfully settle your case. Contact our offices for more details and protect yourself and your family.