Benefits
Injured Georgia Workers: Weekly Monetary Benefits in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Injured Georgia workers are not always able to return back to work due to their work injury. In these cases, the hurt employee may be deemed “totally disabled.” Should this occur, the employee hurt at work may be entitled to money benefits under
Read MoreApplying for Social Security – Another Resource for Those Injured at Work
Workers’ Compensation benefits are a way that bridges the gap between disability and returning to work. However, in some instances these payments may not be enough to care for the needs of someone who has a long term injury. In these cases, Social Security benefits may provide an injured person with an alternative source of…
Read MoreWill my Workers’ Compensation Benefits Cease if I have a Subsequent Injury?
A subsequent injury may sever an Employer/Insurer’s liability for medical care and indemnity benefits. Please see Board Rule 204. To determine whether the chain of causation is broken, it is necessary to examine the circumstances surrounding the subsequent injury, and answer questions such as: Did the subsequent injury occur at work? Did the subsequent injury…
Read MoreDoes Workers’ Comp Cover Employees and Contractors?
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Will you be covered by worker’s compensation law? This is the first thing that must be established to ensure that the tragedy you have been into can be compensated and you won’t be spending more for a no hope case. This infographic will reveal some methods and strategies that will help you get the compensation.
Read MoreCash Benefits for On-the-Job Injuries in Georgia
If you have sustained an occupational injury, you may be wondering if you are eligible for benefits and, if so, which ones. Here are some frequently asked questions about cash awards for workers’ compensation cases. Q: If I am out of work for an injury that occurred in the State of Georgia, what percentage of…
Read MoreIs Workers’ Compensation Taxable?
They say the only two sure things in life are death and taxes, and the latter are coming due on April 17 of this year. Tax day normally falls on April 15-unless the date happens to coincide with a weekend or holiday. This year, April 15 is a Sunday and April 16 marks Emancipation Day,…
Read MoreWork Injury Benefits, Compensation, and Payments in Georgia
If you have been injured on the job in Georgia and you are unable to return to work because of your work injury, you may be entitled to receive weekly income benefits as long as you are disabled from working. However, you likely have many other questions about the process, the amount of the…
Read MoreEmployers: Don’t Cut Corners on Workers’ Compensation
If you are an employer, you are undoubtedly familiar with high workers’ compensation rates. As you strive to keep your overhead low and eke out a profit, it can feel like a burden to pay these rates. It may be tempting to take creative steps to avoid paying for this coverage. In fact, a small…
Read MoreWorried About Your Job After Taking Time off for an Injury?
If you have been injured on the job, you may be facing a number of quandaries. First, you may be trying to navigate the workers’ compensation process. This can entail getting adequate medical treatment as well as paid time off of work for injuries. You may also be concerned about your job—especially if your recovery…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
So you’ve been injured on the job. In a perfect world, you would be able to get adequate compensation and first-rate medical care. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world. As you begin to deal with your employer’s insurance company, you may quickly start to feel like you are in over your head. If you…
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