No matter what type of job you have, there’s always a risk that you could get hurt while you’re at work. And when you suffer work-related injuries, you may be unable to return to the job you’re trained to do for weeks, months or even years. At Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers, we know that workers often face uphill battles when they file claims after work-related injuries. If you or a loved one was recently hurt while working and need help filing a workers’ compensation claim or appealing a rejected claim, we want to hear from you. For almost 20 years, we’ve been helping injured workers access the full range of benefits they deserve. We are ready to help you, too.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of occupational injuries and illnesses in Georgia aligns with the national average and remained largely unchanged in recent years. The sector least at risk of injury is financial activities, while the sector reporting the highest rate of injury is education and health services. Georgia’s rate of DART cases (serious injuries resulting in days away, restricted or transferred) is slightly higher than the national average.
Employers in Georgia with three or more employees are required to have workers’ compensation insurance to provide medical treatment and replacement income while workers recover from their injuries. However, insurance companies are always looking to minimize any payout under their policies. Whether you’re filing a workers’ compensation claim for the first time or wondering why your initial claim was rejected, it’s important to know the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation’s claims requirements and its primary reasons for denying them, which include:
With an experienced Savannah workers’ compensation lawyer on your side, you won’t have to worry about making mistakes that can cost you your chance of getting the compensation you and your family need after your on-the-job injury.
The costs of a work-related injury can be significant. Thankfully, workers’ compensation provides injured workers like you with money to cover a variety of accident-related expenses, including:
Our legal team works to determine your current and future medical expenses, as well as the severity of your work-related injury and disability, to help you get maximum compensation.
As in other states, workers’ compensation shields employers and co-workers from liability for injuries to workers even when they are negligent. However, there are exceptions that allow injured employees to file lawsuits against third parties. Our attorneys analyze your situation to determine whether grounds exist for a personal injury lawsuit that could allow you to recover all of your lost pay and compensation for pain and suffering.
If you have been wrongly denied workers’ compensation benefits, let Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers fight for your rights. Workers’ compensation clients receive our No Fee Guarantee®, so you don’t owe us a dime unless we get you money. Call us now at 912-212-2100 or contact us online to put our dedicated team on your side.