[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Pain and suffering is the physical and emotional distress a person experiences after an injury. Pain and suffering includes not just the immediate pain of the injury but also the emotional and psychological after-effects. Unlike medical bills or lost wages that have clearly defined monetary values, pain and suffering is a subjective loss.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"In Georgia, workers\u2019 compensation insurance is an \u201cexclusive remedy.\u201d That means workers cannot sue their employers for workplace accidents in most cases. In return, workers receive benefits for a job-related injury regardless of fault. The exclusive remedy enables workers to get the benefits they need in a timely manner and protects employers from potentially costly lawsuits. However, it doesn\u2019t mean you have no other options for pursuing compensation.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"In Georgia, injured workers generally have one year from the date of the injury to file a workers' compensation claim. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. An experienced workers\u2019 comp attorney can help ensure you meet any deadlines.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How Is Pain and Suffering Defined?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is the \"Exclusive Remedy\" in Georgia Workers' Comp Law?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is the Georgia Statute of Limitations for Workers' Compensation Claims?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#Question2"}],"name":"Can I get pain and suffering from workers' compensation","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Can I Get Pain and Suffering From Workers\u2019 Compensation?","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/can-i-get-pain-and-suffering-in-workers-compensation\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]