Category: Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation offers many benefits to help employees recover physically and financially when they suffer on-the-job injuries and illnesses. If you were injured or became ill at work, you might be wondering whether you can continue working while simultaneously receiving workers’ compensation benefits. The answer is, “Yes and…
If you are working at a temporary or seasonal job in Georgia, you should know you have the same right to workers’ compensation benefits as any other employee. Just because you are not working permanently at a business does not mean you are not considered an employee. Most employees…
If you suffered an injury while working, you could be eligible to claim workers’ compensation benefits through your employer’s insurance policy. Unfortunately, sometimes insurance companies will deny workers compensation benefits for various reasons. If you believe your claim was unfairly denied, Georgia law allows you to appeal the…
Have you suffered a work-related injury while on the job in Georgia? If so, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Georgia law requires nearly all employers with three or more employees to purchase workers’ comp insurance to protect their workers. When an employee gets injured on the job,…
No one ever expects to be injured at work, but unexpected injuries and occupational illnesses impact the lives of thousands of workers in Georgia each year. In fact, more than 78,000 workers across Georgia suffered a nonfatal injury or illness on the job in just one recent year,…
An injured worker who is receiving workers’ compensation may consider taking on a second job to make up for lost income due to their injury. Workers’ compensation pays roughly two-thirds of the beneficiary’s salary or wages, which is a significant reduction in most cases. However, a second job…
If you get injured on the job in Georgia, one of the first things you should do is apply for workers’ compensation benefits. However, if you have a pre-existing condition, you might be wondering whether you qualify. The answer is yes, with certain exceptions. Under Georgia law, you…
If you are an independent contractor and not an employee, you cannot file for workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia. With that said, some employers deliberately misclassify employees as “independent contractors” because they want to avoid paying workers’ compensation premiums. Even though such an employer may give you a…
If you get hurt on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia. These benefits can play an important role in the recovery process for you and your family. For instance, they can cover all costs that arise from the treatment of your injury. They…
If you get hurt on the job in Georgia, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits could play an important role in your recovery. For instance, they can pay for your injury-related medical care and reimburse you for some of the costs of driving to your medical…