Worker's Compensation Law in Georgia
If you've been injured at work in Georgia, you may be entitled to receive compensation for the medical bills and for the time you were unable to work. Learn more about how worker's compensation works in Georgia.
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Settlements for Workplace Back & Neck Injury Claims - What Are the Average Amounts?Workers’ compensation injury claims can be complicated and frustrating legal issues when serious injuries have occurred. Back and neck injuries clearly fall into this category because they tend to require long rehabilitation periods, if they can be repaired at all.
Read more- Do Workers’ Compensation Claims Include Negligence?
Many people mistakenly believe that there is a direct relationship between negligence and workers’ comp. The truth, however, is more complex—workers’ comp cases are is not like personal injury cases.
Read more - Georgia Workers' Compensation Benefits - What Employees Are Entitled to Benefits?
In Georgia, employees who are hurt while at work are entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits. However, determining whether you are an "employee" under Georgia law can be complicated. Independent Contractors and other types of workers are not entitled to any Workers' Compensation benefits.
Read more - Georgia Workers Compensation Benefits - What Cash Benefits Am I Entitled To?
In Georgia, employees who are hurt while at work are entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits. As far as cash benefits go, there are different types of benefits that an injured worker may be entitled to. These include benefits for when you are completely out of work, benefits for when you are earning less money because of your injury, and benefits for permanent damage to part of your body. This article discusses the types and calculation of these benefits.
Read more - Legal Options When Worker's Comp Payments Aren't Enough
Worker’s compensation insurance is designed to compensate employees when a work-related situation causes an accident, illness or injury. Employers are required by law to carry worker’s compensation insurance.
Read more - Injuries Under Georgia Workers' Compensation - What Injuries Are and Are Not Covered?
In Georgia, employees who are hurt while at work are entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits. However, not all injuries are automatically covered by Workers' Compensation. This article covers such topics as - lunch break injuries, pre-existing conditions, psychological illnesses, off-work aggravation of work injuries, and other common work related injuries.
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Are you being denied workers’ compensation for performing the job you were hired to do? Amazon’s standards endanger hundreds of employees each year.
Read more - What Is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)?
Chances are you’ve only heard of MMI if you’ve suffered a workplace injury and need to file a claim. Here’s what you need to know to get the best benefits possible.
Read more - Understanding the Timeline for Filing a Worker's Compensation Claim
If you have been injured on the job, you may be confused about how you can receive compensation for your injuries.
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