WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Were you recently injured in the workplace? Did you lose wages because of a work-related accident? Are your medical bills piling up, yet you have not received fair compensation? In the State of Georgia, employers with 3 or more employees are required to carry an insurance policy that will cover medical bills up to wage replacement if an employee suffers from a work-related injury, disability, or even wrongful death. At The Spencer Law Firm, however, we have seen how workers’ compensation claims can turn out for the worst.
When you file for a workers’ compensation claim, you do not have to prove fault. If you are injured on site or a site approved by your employer, you are entitled to worker’s compensation. Be mindful that you must notify your employer and the workers’ compensation board within 30 days. While some damages may be simple to prove, other injuries or diseases, i.e. cancer, trauma, or cardiac arrest, can be more complex. Each case is different and its complexity may change as it unfolds. A highly capable and experienced Atlanta workers’ compensation attorney will be of great help to strengthen your case and enabling you to receive workers’ compensation.
How Can The Spencer Law Firm Help Your Workers’ Compensation Case?
The Spencer Law Firm is one of the most trusted names in Atlanta, Georgia, when it comes to workers’ compensation. We are a group of experienced lawyers who advocate for labor rights and fair compensation for every individual. Through the years we have helped workers claim millions of dollars from insurance companies after suffering from an injury, disease, disability, or wrongful death from work.
Can I Sue My Employer for Any Workplace Injury?
In most cases, employees cannot file a personal injury lawsuit against their employers for injuries incurred at work because of workers’ compensation laws. Whether the employer is a restaurant, corporation, mall, building, construction company, nursing home, hospital, or any other type of business, the same law applies in Atlanta. Instead, the aggrieved employees are entitled to just financial payment from the employer’s insurance company. The problem is, if you have little to no knowledge on how the system operates, you might lose valuable benefits in the process. The Spencer Law Firm is here to help ensure that your claim has been filed and processed properly and you do not receive a penny less than you deserve.
General Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Provided in Atlanta
Medical Treatment - This includes payment for doctor’s fees, hospital and emergency room, treatments, therapy and rehabilitation, recovery equipment and facilities, and medication.
Disability Compensation - This includes continuous payment for the duration of the following disabilities: 1. Permanent Total Disability; 2. Permanent Partial Disability; 3. Temporary Total Disability; 4. Temporary Partial Disability.
Worker Rehabilitation - This includes payment for the medical and therapeutic care of the worker as well as vocational rehabilitation for them to learn new skill sets when they return to the workforce.
Funeral and Burial Services - This includes covering for the funeral and burial expenses and the lost income during the period.
Lost Income Compensation - This includes payment for time the employee could have spent earning a certain salary. If the worker loses his/her life, the family (spouse and children who are financially dependent on the deceased) is entitled to the lost income benefits instead.
Why Hire The Spencer Law Firm?
Never underestimate what a highly skilled and knowledgeable workers’ compensation lawyer can do for you. At The Spencer Law Firm, we are not only a skilled and experienced law firm, we also believe that nobody should be short-changed after suffering injuries, diseases, disabilities, or wrongful death in the workplace. Rest assured that we will stay true to this belief as we represent you in front of the insurance company, your employer, or even in court if necessary.
The Spencer Law Firm is here to fight for your rights as a worker and ensure that you get the just compensation you deserve. We currently serve Atlanta, Georgia, and its surrounding cities, namely Sandy Springs, Clarkston, Norcross, Lilburn, Redan, Decatur, Duluth, Tucker, Roswell, Suwanee, Johns Creek, Marietta, Doraville, Chamblee, Smyrna, Alpharetta, and more. For a free consultation with a professional Atlanta workers’ compensation attorney, give us a call us at (404) 670-9918.