PERSONAL INJURY PRACTICE AREAS
Employers in Georgia have a duty to maintain a safe workplace for their workers. When workers are injured while performing their job duties it’s usually necessary for the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance to cover the worker’s medical costs and lost wages.
Every employer with at least three part-time, full-time or seasonal employees is required by Georgia law to carry workers’ comp insurance. If your employer doesn’t carry the legally required workers’ comp coverage and you have been injured, it may be in your best interest to speak with a workers’ comp lawyer.
As with most type of insurance, having claims can result in premium increases. Employers don’t want to lose money or labor hours as a result of workers’ comp claims. Both your employer and their workers’ comp insurance company have an incentive to prove your injury:
If your workers’ comp claim is being denied you should consider speaking with a workers’ compensation attorney experienced in these cases and the administrative processes required for a successful claim denial appeal.
No – retaliating against employees explicitly because they are filing a workers’ compensation claim isn’t legal. However, employers often come up with seemingly “legitimate” reasons to terminate troublesome employees, or they will find other ways to intimidate and harass employees to dissuade them from pursuing a workers’ comp claim.
If you believe your employer is attempting to discourage you from filing a workers’ comp claim through termination, intimidation or disciplinary actions, you should give Zdrilich Injury Law a call.
Do you need to speak with a Duluth personal injury attorney? Zdrilich Injury Law is ready to help.
QUESTIONS AFTER WORK PLACE ACCIDENTS
Frequently Asked Questions
In general no – if you file a workers’ comp claim you will need to be diagnosed by a physician from your employer’s panel of physicians. Your employer is required to provide you with either a panel of six physicians to choose from or the name of a Workers’ Compensation Managed Care Organization. You’ll need to schedule an appointment with them to have your injuries assessed.
You have certain rights when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of your injuries. For example, you can get second opinion from another panel doctor on the list without permission from your employer. If you have questions about how to go about seeking a fair and honest diagnosis of your injuries, contact Zdrilich Injury Law.
• Doctor bills relating to your work injury
• Hospital bills
• Physical therapy
• Prescribed medications
• Travel expenses
• Rehabilitation
• Up to two-thirds of your weekly wage (up to $675/week)
You might be eligible for long-term weekly income assistance and other workers’ comp benefits. These types of cases are frequently contentious since the insurance company would prefer not to pay an injured person for the rest of their life. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury or were disabled due to a workplace accident you should strongly consider speaking with a workers’ comp attorney.
No one will force you to get a lawyer for a workers’ comp hearing – but your employer and their insurance company will likely be represented by their own lawyers. A workers’ comp lawyer who knows the system and is looking out for what’s in your best interest might be a benefit.
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PRACTICE AREas
CONTACT INFORMATION
Duluth Office
3575 Koger Blvd. Ste 125
Duluth, GA 30096
Phone:
(770) 931-9604
Savannah Office
123 Canal St. Ste 201
Pooler, GA 31322
Phone:
(912) 888-1111
Alpharetta Office
11545 Parkwoods Cir. Ste B
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Phone:
(404) 888-1111
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