Workers' Compensation FAQs

Employers purchase a workers’ compensation insurance policy to provide benefits for employees in the event of an injury at work. Workers’ comp can vary between states, but most places offer four types of workers’ compensation benefits to workers. Your employer as well as personal injury lawyers in your area can explain what all your plan …

A statute of limitations is the maximum time you have to begin a legal proceeding after an injury. In most cases, the statute of limitations for workers’ compensation in Georgia is one year from the date of the work accident. However, there are situations where you have additional deadlines to keep track of regarding workers’ …

In Georgia, if you are hurt at your job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for your medical expenses and lost wages. While most injuries you sustain on-the-job are automatically covered, there are exceptions. This article will cover what types of injuries are covered by Georgia workers’ compensation—and which ones are not. Workers’ Compensation …

Most employees in Georgia have access to workers’ compensation benefits—however, there are a few exceptions. It’s a good idea to know your options so you’ll know what to do after a work-related injury happens. With workers’ compensation, you can receive medical benefits, lost wage benefits, and more. This article will go over who qualifies for …

If you’re employed, you are likely covered by workers’ compensation through your employer. Workers’ compensation should provide benefits after a work injury to cover your medical costs and provide wages if you are unable to return to work for at least seven days. However, to receive the benefits you deserve, you’ll need to know what …

Almost all employees should be covered by workers’ compensation in Georgia insurance through their employer. Workers comp ensures that if you are injured at work, you can make a claim for benefits to cover medical bills, missed wages, and weekly payments if your injuries keep you from working. When you file a claim, the insurance …

After being injured at work, you’ll likely wonder how much you can get through workers’ compensation through your employer. It’s important to know how much your case is worth so you can know if the insurance company’s offer is a good deal. Your lawyer will calculate your workers’ compensation after learning several critical factors in …

If you get injured at work, you have coverage for your damages through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. In addition, you have the right to make a claim to help cover your medical bills and receive compensation if you can’t return to work for a certain period. Many injured workers wonder just how much they …

Workers compensation, or workers comp, is a type of insurance that protects employees in Georgia who become injured while on the job. Almost all employers in Georgia are required to carry workers comp, but getting coverage can be surprisingly hard. The insurance company that pays for your workers’ comp claim may question whether you were …

Workers’ compensation is sometimes referred to as the “great bargain.” This is because, when the workers’ compensation system was developed in the early 1900s, employers and employees entered into a “contract” wherein workers would receive weekly wage payments and medical care in exchange for the employer’s limited liability for a work accident.  Fault is generally …