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After you’re injured on the job, you could obtain workers’ compensation benefits. Those benefits include payment for lost income if you cannot work due to your injury. The total amount of wage replacement benefits depends on the severity of the injury and your average weekly wage. Do All Employers in…
Seek immediate medical attention right after a car crash. Medical providers can treat your obvious injuries and diagnose those that have not started causing pain or other symptoms. Getting prompt treatment will improve your recovery and protect your right to get money for your car accident losses. After…
Under Georgia’s workers’ compensation system, you should immediately report a work accident or an on-the-job injury to your employer – whether through HR, a foreperson, a supervisor, or a manager. You may jeopardize your eligibility for benefits if you wait more than 30 days to report your work…
You might be eligible for compensation if someone else’s negligent actions injured you in a Georgia car accident. You have two years after an accident to file a lawsuit in Georgia against the person who hurt you. The compensation you get after a crash could come through a settlement, but…
If you were injured in a workplace accident, you are likely worried about your physical and financial recovery. Almost all employers in Georgia are required to carry workers’ compensation, which provides employees injured on the job with healthcare coverage needed to treat their injuries and offsets a portion of…
Needless to say, the consequences of going through a car accident while pregnant can be severe. Even a minor motor vehicle accident can lead to serious consequences. Of course, the first thing you should do is seek immediate medical attention. Once you have been to the doctor to evaluate your…
Dash cam footage can provide an objective, real-time account of a car accident for a lawsuit or insurance claim. This footage can clarify fault, show the extent of damage, and support or refute other parties’ testimony. The evidence it provides can expedite the claims process and lead to…
You can fire your personal injury attorney whenever you want in Georgia. However, it’s a good idea to consider the potential consequences to your case and finances before you do. If you’re unhappy with your current lawyer and how they’ve handled your case, you should immediately consult another…
If you were injured at work in Georgia, chances are you filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. State law requires most employers to provide employees with workers’ comp coverage from their first day on the job. Workers’ comp benefits should pay for medical expenses, a portion of…
You can report your employer to the Board of Workers’ Compensation Enforcement Division if it doesn’t have workers’ compensation coverage and is legally required to carry it. You could also file a claim with Georgia’s uninsured employer’s fund or sue your employer. While workers’ compensation laws typically prohibit employees from filing…