[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"A workers\u2019 compensation claim can start when you report the injury to your employer and file your claim. The State Board of Workers\u2019 Compensation (SBWC) should send you Form WC-14 to complete. You can also obtain it from the SBWC website. The sooner you start, the higher the likelihood of receiving timely benefits.  Unfortunately, your employer can drag out the process even if you file your claim early. A workers\u2019 compensation attorney can ensure that your employer cooperates and does not delay the claims process.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"You should notify your employer, foreperson, or immediate supervisor of your workplace injury as soon as possible. However, you must report it within 30 days of the accident. If you wait longer than 30 days, you may lose your right to workers\u2019 compensation benefits.  While not required by law, you should report your injury in writing so that there\u2019s a clear record that you did. Otherwise, your employer could accuse you of failing to report it and deny your claim.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Under Georgia law, injured employees must file a workers\u2019 compensation claim within one year of the accident date. If the employee has received weekly wage benefits from their employer, they must file the claim within two years of the last payment.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"You can request a hearing before the SBWC if your claim is denied. An administrative law judge will decide your claim based on the facts and evidence. A workers\u2019 compensation lawyer can help you prepare for your appeals hearing and build a case proving that you deserve workers\u2019 compensation benefits for your injury.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Answer"},"name":"How Soon Can a Workers' Compensation Claim Start?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I Have a Time Limit for Notifying My Employer That I Was Injured?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is the Deadline for Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim in Georgia?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Happens If My Claim Is Denied?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#Question3"}],"name":"How long does a Georgia workers\u2019 compensation claim take","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#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":"How Long Does a Georgia Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim Take?","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-georgia-workers-compensation-claim\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]