Georgia Law – Workers Compensation FAQ

Yes, if your claim is approved, you can indefinitely get medical, indemnity (lost wages), and rehabilitation services benefits. However, many claims will not meet the criteria for a catastrophic injury. In this article, we’ll discuss how the state of Georgia defines a catastrophic injury and how a workers’ compensation attorney can help you prove your […]

When a severe injury sidelines you from performing your job duties, you shouldn’t have to worry about losing income or finding the money to cover your expenses. You don’t have to wait for the physical therapy or doctor appointments to be over so you can get out of the house. The workers’ compensation system requires […]

Employers have a responsibility to ensure the people they hire are qualified for the position they obtain and the duties for which they are responsible. When an employer fails to properly screen and train their employees, they may be held liable if an employee injures someone else while on the job. In the same vein, […]

While not common, accidents do occur in business settings. Therefore, businesses and property owners must keep their environment safe for customers and others they invite onto their premises. When they fail to maintain the property, and a person suffers from an injury, the business owner can be held liable for a premises liability claim. If you […]

In some situations involving workers’ compensation, third parties may be required to contribute to the settlement of third-party litigation in the event of a work-related accident. Employees who sustain injuries at work have the right to anticipate that their employer will pay for their medical expenses and a sizable portion of their lost wages. However, […]

Suppose an employee goes to work and experiences a hostile work environment. In that case, they are not stuck working at that job with no recourse for being treated badly, differently, or unfairly in the workplace. If you have been the target of a hostile work environment, you can make a claim to the EEOC […]

On-the-job injuries are a serious problem. The CDC estimates that about 1.8 million people in the US suffer injuries at work each year, with slips, trips, and falls accounting for about 18 percent of these accidents. Many injured workers find themselves wondering who is going to pay for medical bills and missed time at work. […]

A workers’ compensation case is initiated when a person is injured and looking to recover a claim against the worker’s employer for compensation related to the injury. When an employee suffers a work-related injury, it can be minor (bruises that don’t require medical attention), severe (life-threatening or requiring surgery), or fatal. All employers want to […]

Worksites and construction sites are prime locations where employees and contractors are injured on a daily and weekly basis. There are a lot of unsafe construction sites. These site locations are monitored by federal OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) rules and standards that are put in place to keep everyone associated with the work […]

Victims of work-related injuries have many similar concerns and questions regarding workers’ compensation: If I am injured on the job, do I need to sue my employer to recover? Who pays for my time off work? Who pays for my medical bills? The experienced workers’ compensation lawyers at CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm in […]

What is a Workers’ Compensation Claim? A workers’ compensation claim is a type of accident insurance paid by the employer and includes medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits for any injured employee. The person is thus supported until that employee can recover from the injury and later return to work again. If the employee dies from […]

Workers Injured on the Job Employees can be injured on the job, and when this happens, the worker can claim benefits under the Georgia workers’ compensation laws. The law permits workers who are injured on the job to make a claim for compensation for any work-related injury. This applies to all employees working for an […]