[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Workers who are eligible for workers\u2019 compensation in Georgia can receive benefits for any work-related injuries and some work-related illnesses. As long as the injury occurred while you were engaged in a work-related activity, there\u2019s a good chance you qualify for workers\u2019 compensation benefits.  Workers\u2019 compensation is a no-fault benefit, meaning you can receive benefits even if you were partially responsible for the accident that led to your injuries (within specific guidelines).  What makes an injury or illness \u201cwork-related\u201d can be challenging to determine in some cases. If you are hurt in a car accident while making a delivery or out on a sales call, those are likely work-related activities, so you would likely be eligible for workers\u2019 compensation benefits. However, workers\u2019 compensation does not apply if you\u2019re injured during your commute to and from work in most cases.  If you\u2019re not sure if the injury or illness you\u2019ve suffered is work-related, talk to an attorney.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Two main benefits are available under the Georgia workers\u2019 compensation system. Medical benefits are the first. If your claim for benefits is approved, your employer\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation carrier is required to pay for all medically necessary treatments and other costs related to the specific injury or illness you\u2019ve suffered. These benefits last for as long as it takes for you to fully recover or until your doctor determines you\u2019ve reached maximum medical improvement (MMI), meaning additional treatment won\u2019t do anything to help your recovery.  Disability benefits are the other benefits you can receive through workers\u2019 compensation. These benefits are meant to cover a portion of the income you lose because your injuries prevent you from working. Disability benefits pay two-thirds of your average weekly wages up to a limit set by state law.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"In general, you cannot work while receiving workers\u2019 compensation benefits in Georgia. The idea behind workers\u2019 compensation benefits is that they cover the income you\u2019re missing while you\u2019re healing from your injuries, so you can rest and focus on your recovery. Going back to work after suffering a significant injury can not only aggravate your condition, but it can also allow your employer to cut off your disability benefits.  There are only two everyday situations where you can work while collecting workers\u2019 compensation benefits. They are:  Your doctor has cleared you for light or modified duty You have a second job, and the injury you\u2019ve suffered does not affect your second job You should not return to work until you\u2019ve spoken to both your doctor and your lawyer. Otherwise, you risk having some or all of your benefits taken away.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Injuries and Illnesses Qualify for Georgia Workers\u2019 Comp Benefits?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Types of Benefits Are Available from Workers\u2019 Compensation?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#Answer2"},"name":"Can You Work While Collecting Workers\u2019 Compensation Benefits?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#Question2"}],"name":"How Does Workers\u2019 Compensation Work in Georgia FAQ","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#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 Does Workers\u2019 Compensation Work in Georgia?","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-workers-compen-work\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]