Workers' Compensation Attorneys: Serving Atlanta, Fulton County, Clayton County

Injuries that occur on the job are governed by state workers' compensation laws.  Georgia has a complicated framework that allows for the payment of lost wages, medical bills, and settlements for permanent injuries.  This system allows an employee to be compensated, no matter who was at fault for their injuries - but in exchange, does away with the option to recover financial compensation for pain and suffering.

Due to the complex nature of Georgia's workers' compensation laws, an injured worker should quickly contact the workers' compensation lawyers at Kaine Law, serving Atlanta, Fulton County, and Clayton County.  Employers provide a panel of acceptable doctors to treat injured workers.  Unfortunately, these doctors often downplay the seriousness of the injuries.  Rest assured that our workers' compensation lawyers work to get a more impartial doctor to provide the treatment you need, while still protecting your legal rights.

Some common workplace injuries include:

• Back injuries
• Neck injuries
• Herniated discs
• Closed head injuries
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

Workers' Compensation Benefits

Depending on the nature and severity of your injuries, you may be eligible to receive one of four types of workers’ compensation income benefits.  Those benefits include:

Temporary Total Disability Benefits (TTD) – These benefits are paid weekly to workers who are injured on the job and are unable to return to any type of work.  These benefits total two-thirds of the injured worker’s average weekly wages, up to a $500 limit.  Injured workers with non-catastrophic injuries are limited to 400 weeks of benefits while those with catastrophic injuries can receive income benefits for the remainder of their lifetime or as long as they cannot work.

Temporary Partial Disability Benefits (TPD) – These benefits are paid weekly to workers who can return to work but do so in a job that pays less as a result of their on-the-job injury.  These benefits total two-thirds of the difference between the worker’s average weekly wages before and after the injury, with limits on the total benefits paid.  These benefits can be received for up to 350 weeks.

Permanent Partial Disability Benefits (PPD) – These benefits are paid weekly to workers whose on-the-job injury results in a permanent disability. The treating doctor will use AMA guidelines to assess and determine the percentage of your disability.  Payments are based upon the following formula:

Percent of your disability multiplied by the number of weeks the State Board of Workers' Compensation assigns to this percent of disability multiplied by the Temporary Total Disability rate

Death Benefits – These benefits are available to the deceased worker’s dependent spouse and minor children provided that the worker dies as the result of an on-the-job injury.  These benefits total two-thirds of the deceased worker’s average weekly wages at the time of the injury, up to a maximum of $500 per week.  Funeral-related expenses can be paid in full up to a total of $7,500.  In total benefit payments, a widowed spouse with no minor children is eligible to receive no more than a combined amount of $150,000 in weekly payments.  A deceased worker’s dependent minor child is eligible to receive weekly payments until he or she reaches the age of 18.

Medical Benefits – Medical treatment and rehabilitation services are generally covered by workers’ compensation but all treatments must be provided by a physician or healthcare provider that is listed on the employer’s panel of approved doctors.  The only exception to this rule is for immediate emergency care.

No matter the severity of your injury, our Atlanta workers' compensation lawyers can help you navigate the complexities of Georgia workers' compensation laws. Contact our Atlanta office to speak with a workers' compensation attorney today.

On-the-Job Injuries

Being hurt while on the job often leads to claims under workers' compensation laws.  However, workers' compensation can be inadequate for some injuries.  If an injury was caused by a third party or piece of work equipment, you may be able to recover additional money above and beyond what you are entitled to under workers' compensation.

Even with the regulations mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), injuries happen on the job every day and vary greatly depending on the job and circumstances.  Common work-related accidents that may be caused by third parties for which you are able to recover financial damages include:

• Collapsing structures or scaffoldings
• Explosions
• Fires
• Over the road truck-related accidents
• Defective equipment such as ladders

Manufacturers, delivery companies, or even subcontractors are often at fault for causing injuries.  Our lawyers are familiar with the complexities of on-the-job injuries and will help you recover the compensation you need and deserve.

Our Atlanta workers' compensation attorneys, serving all Fulton County and Clayton County towns and cities, will analyze the circumstances and nature of your on-the-job accident and resulting injuries to help you understand your options and rights.  We work to collect the damages to which you are entitled from the person or party who should be held liable for your injuries.  These efforts are usually in addition to any workers' compensation claim you are making or benefits you are receiving.

Contact a Workers' Compensation Lawyer - Serving Atlanta, Fulton County, Clayton County

If you have been injured in a work related accident, whether you qualify for workers' compensation or claims against a third-party, the attorneys at Kaine Law can help you. Serving Atlanta, Fulton County, Clayton County, and surrounding areas, we handle workers' compensation and on-the-job injury cases. Our lawyers offer free initial consultations.  You have absolutely nothing to lose by calling our office - but think of what you can lose if you don't. Contact our Atlanta workers' compensation lawyers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.