The Georgia workers comp lawyers of Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. have extensive experience with workers compensation claims. Our law firm has eight offices in Georgia.
Allow us to offer some answers to the following frequently asked questions about workers comp in Georgia:
Report the injury to your employer by telling a supervisor as soon as possible. If you wait too long, you may be denied benefits. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to ensure that you receive the benefits you deserve.
You do not need to prove negligence on the part of a company. You only need to prove that you were injured on the job.
While most accidents at work are covered by workers comp, there are some situations that workers comp does not cover. For example, companies with less than three employees are not required to provide workers compensation coverage.
Numerous injuries can be the subject of a workers comp claim. Some of the types of injuries a worker may seek compensation for include the following:
• Eye injuries
• Loss of limbs
• Serious burns
• Broken bones
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Spinal cord injuries
• Respiratory injury
It can take years to settle a typical workers compensation claim in Georgia. It is in your best interest to speak to a skilled Georgia workers comp lawyer as soon as possible after an on-the-job injury.
We come to you—within 24–48 hours
No matter where you are — we will be at your side within 24 to 48 hours. Let Ken’s team help you with a free case review. An Atlanta workers comp attorney, or an attorney at one of our other offices, is ready to help resolve your problems.
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