Injured At Work? WE CAN HELP.

Suffering an injury while on the job is one of the most difficult experiences an employee can face. Yet, employers and insurance companies often delay or deny employees’ access to medical treatment, completely deny claims under workers’ compensation, fail to pay for necessary medical care, and refuse to issue weekly income benefits.

If you are injured at work, you should (1) immediately notify your supervisor, (2) seek medical treatment, and (3) contact an attorney to discuss the legal aspects of your case. We are exceptionally experienced in workers’ compensation and can help you get fair compensation.

Benefits

Workers’ Compensation law is different from state to state. For example, Georgia law requires employers with three or more employees to provide workers’ compensation insurance.  However, Mississippi law does not require its employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance unless they have five or more employees. Nevertheless, with key differences and exceptions, both Georgia and Mississippi provide the following basic benefits to injured workers:

(1) Medical Benefits: Workers’ compensation law provides that an injured worker has a right to reasonable and necessary medical expenses required to treat an injury and achieve maximum care. Such expenses include but are not limited to doctor and hospital services, medications, rehabilitation, physical therapy, crutches, or other medically necessary services.

(2) Wage Loss Disability Benefits: If an injured worker is required to miss time from work due to the injury, he or she may be entitled to weekly income benefits equal to two-thirds of the injured worker’s average weekly wage, subject to a maximum weekly amount and to a certain time limit, which varies for each state. Such benefits can be in the form of temporary disability benefits and permanent disability benefits.

Workers’ compensation laws are complicated, and filing a claim is a complex process. Our extensive knowledge and experience make us an invaluable asset. We are here to explain the intricacies of workers’ compensation law and what you are entitled to in the state of Georgia or Mississippi.

Injuries

Employees work in diverse positions and industries that each have different risks for injuries and illnesses to occur. There are two main classifications of injuries: (1) catastrophic and (2) non-catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries are those which are so severe they result in a permanent injury and prevents an employee from performing prior work and any work available in the national economy, including but not limited to severe brain injuries, amputations, severe burns, or blindness.

Some of the most common work-related injuries include:

  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Back & Neck Injuries
  • Amputations
  • Loss of Hearing or Sight
  • Construction Site Injuries
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Workplace Death
  • Paralysis
  • Surgical Injuries
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Extremities Injuries (i.e. shoulders, arms, hands, legs, knees, ankles, etc.)

Whether you suffered a catastrophic or non-catastrophic injury while working, we are here to protect your rights.  From finding a doctor to attending all hearings, we will help you navigate the claim process to recover the benefits you are entitled to.

Third-Party Claims

Injured workers often pose the question: “Can I sue my employer or co-worker” for negligence. Unfortunately, when it comes to workplace injuries, filing a workers’ compensation claim is generally your “exclusive remedy.” However, if someone other than your employer or co-worker caused your injuries, you may be able to recover compensation from that third party and file a personal injury claim or lawsuit. In addition to medical and income benefits, third party claims allow injured workers to recover compensation for pain and suffering, which cannot be recovered through workers’ compensation.

A few common situations where third parties can be liable for work injuries include:

  • Car Accidents: If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident while performing work-related tasks for your employer, you can file a workers’ compensation claim, and you can file a third-party personal injury claim or lawsuit against the driver who caused the accident.
  • Construction Site Accidents: Another common scenario is if you are injured on a construction site by a person who works for a different company than you do. In that instance, you can file a claim under workers’ compensation as well as file a claim against the other company the negligent person worked for.

We will analyze and evaluate your case to determine whether you have a third-party claim so that we can maximize your compensation.