Workers’ Comp Blog

You have a right to fight the Insurance Company’s denial. It isn’t the end of the story! Just because you have already made a claim and been turned down for Workers’ Compensation for a work-related injury, doesn’t mean it’s over. You have a right to see a judge about this decision. The Workers’ Compensation system is complicated, but if you understand the process and submit the right documents, and have the ... Read More

Some people are scared to seek Workers’ Compensation when they have been injured at work. They are concerned that the employer will retaliate against them and make their work-life miserable or even fire them altogether if they try to obtain these benefits. Some Employers think that if they create a hostile environment, or make the process of giving notice too difficult, that it will keep employees from making ... Read More

Employers MUST purchase Workers’ Compensation Insurance or self-insure their company to cover their employees’ work-related injuries. They must post a notice at the workplace to alert employees about that coverage. That notice must tell you where you can go for treatment. Employers who do not post this notice have violated the law and the consequences for that benefit you. You are still covered under Georgia ... Read More

If you must miss more than seven days of work, you may be entitled to weekly payments until you can return to work. If your injuries keep you out of work for more than seven days, one of three things must happen: The insurance company will start paying you Temporary Total Disability benefits (TTD). If you are off for over 21 days per your treating physician, you will be reimbursed for the first seven ... Read More

You must let them know the details of your accident and injury. Ideally, either the employer or you should put it in writing. It is enough to tell your supervisor that you were injured, but it is better if you make a written report. If the employer has an incident report for you to use, fill it out thoroughly. If your employer has an accident policy in place, then follow those guidelines as best you can. If they ... Read More

Please be aware that the Workers’ Compensation Law, Rules and Regulations are subject to change on July 1st of each year. The purpose of the Workers’ Compensation Act is to compensate injured workers for their medical treatment, lost wages, and a permanency award to compensate the injured worker for the nature and extent of his or her injuries. It will NOT cover pain and suffering, as you would expect in a civil ... Read More

The Workers’ Compensation Act can sound a bit like a foreign language. I want to help you understand some of the basic legal terms that are frequently used in connection with Workers’ Compensation Claims. What follows is a simplified listing of some of the commonly used terms, defined in plain English: Accepted Claim: This is a claim in which the Insurance company or the self-insured employer agrees that your ... Read More

The State of Georgia adopted the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act to provide for workers who are injured on the job. It covers all reasonably necessary medical expenses, loss of income if the injury takes the worker out of work for more than seven days, and payment for permanent partial injuries. Although there are exceptions, Employers must carry insurance to cover their employees for on the job injuries, or they ... Read More

Whether or not there are precautions put in place, accidents at work can and do happen. Injuries sustained by these accidents in the workplace can range in severity from minor lacerations and sprains to broken bones, amputations, severe burns, and even deaths. If you are you unlucky enough to be involved in an accident at work and suffer an injury, you can claim compensation. Read on to learn what you need to do in ... Read More