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Handling a Workers' Compensation Claim in Georgia
What are workers' compensation benefits and how can I recover damages for my pain and suffering.
Filing a workers' compensation claim can be intimidating, but under Georgia law you are entitled to receive income benefits for your work injuries.
Workers' compensation benefits include:
- Weekly income benefits
- Income benefits from "permanent impairment"
- Medical benefits under Georgia law
The Georgia Worker's Compensation Act is a "return to work" program is designed to help the injured worker to get back to work, not to recover damages for the worker's injuries. Under this act, the worker is not entitled to receive compensation for any pain or suffering, they are only entitled to 2/3 of their weekly pay. This is just one of the many characteristics that make the Georgia Workers' Compensation Act unfair.
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However, if your work injuries were caused by a negligent third party, you may be able to file a workers' compensation claim and a negligence lawsuit. By filing a negligence claim you will be able to receive compensatory damages for your pain and suffering, damages that you won't be able to recover if you only file a workers' compensation claim.
Contact a workers' compensation lawyer in Georgia for guidance on your work injuries and to determine if your accident qualifies for a negligence lawsuit.