[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Georgia workers\u2019 comp is intended to ensure that injured employees have access to necessary medical care and enough time to rest and heal. The program covers all medical expenses related to the injury, including medications and durable medical devices, like a wheelchair, crutches, or sling.  Workers' compensation benefits also include a wage replacement benefit. This is two-thirds of your average weekly wage, which can help you pay your usual household bills while you\u2019re recovering from your work injury. There is a maximum amount for weekly wage loss benefits, which changes each year. You should check with a reputable Georgia workers\u2019 comp lawyer to ensure you\u2019re getting what you\u2019re entitled to receive.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Almost all businesses in Georgia must have workers\u2019 compensation insurance. If a business owner employs three or more people, they must provide workers\u2019 comp benefits. Unfortunately, independent contractors and freelancers usually are not covered by workers\u2019 compensation.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"The medical care benefit will vary according to your total expenses. Your wage benefit is two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to a cap that changes yearly. If you sustain a permanent disability from your work injury, you may be entitled to additional money for the loss of use of whatever body part is disabled.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"You must file a claim within one year of the date of your injury to protect your right to workers\u2019 comp benefits. Otherwise, you may forfeit them. You should talk to a lawyer quickly to ensure you haven\u2019t missed any important filing deadlines.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"You have the right to appeal a denied worker\u2019s compensation claim by requesting a hearing before the SBWC. The hearing is overseen by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who will listen to your case about why you deserve benefits and your employer\u2019s case about why they denied your claim.  You have the right to have a lawyer represent you in the hearing. Your attorney can draft your argument and speak to the ALJ on your behalf. Your employer will almost certainly be represented by their lawyer. Having your own legal advocate can help put you on more equal footing.","name":"Answer Question5","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Does Georgia Workers' Compensation Cover?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Are All Georgia Businesses Required to Carry Workers' Compensation?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Answer2"},"name":"How Much Does Georgia Workers' Comp Pay in Benefits?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long Do I Have to File a Workers' Compensation Claim in Georgia?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Question4"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Should I Do If My Workers' Comp Claim Is Denied?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Question5"}],"name":"LaGrange, GA Workers' Comp Lawyer","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","name":"How Long Can It Take to Start Receiving Workers' Compensation Benefits?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#Question3"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"LaGrange, GA Personal Injury Lawyer","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Workers\u2019 Compensation","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/lagrange\/workers-compensation\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]