Monthly Archives:' April 2013
Workers Compensation Benefits
Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Workers Compensation Benefits
This benefit is paid to an employee who is unable to work as determined by the authorized treating physician. If the treating physician determines that you are totally disabled for a period of time you will receive this weekly benefit. This amount paid each week is two-thirds of the injured workers’ average weekly wage at the time of the accident. This amount cannot exceed the maximum amount set by Georgia’s law, which is currently $500. If the injured worker is a high wage earner he or she can still only receive a maximum of $500 per week while totally disabled.
Personal Injury Cases - Types Of Compensation Available
When you have been injured in an accident (a car accident, slip or fall, etc,) you are entitled to damages in the form of money by the person or company found to be legally responsible for the accident. In personal injury cases this person or company would be the defendant.
Personal Injury Claim - Why You Need A Lawyer
It is always advisable to seek the services of a reputable law firm in Georgia for representation in personal injury claims. Some may opt to pursue their personal injury claim themselves but they always find in the end that they should have hired an attorney. A personal injury lawyer is knows the law and knows how to pursue the claim to maximize your monetary return. A good personal injury lawyer has years of experience, the legal knowledge and the know-how to successfully represent a person who has been injured as a result of the negligence of another, whether it is a company or the negligent driver that caused the accident.
Workers' Comp Claim, How Long Do I Have To File?
Just like personal injury and wrongful death claims, employees who have been injured have a time limit within which to file for workers’ comp claim in GA. Not only should the time limit for filing a workers’ comp claim be adhered to, but the time frame for notifying the employer about the injury must also be observed. Failure to observe both time limits in filing a workers’ comp claim may result in the claim being denied and the injured employee, such as yourself, will lose valuable rights in recovering benefits you should be entitled to. Let’s talk about these time limits in more detail about your workers’ comp claim.
3 Reasons Why You Need To Hire An Atlanta Workers Compensation Lawyer
People are hurt on their jobs every day in Georgia. Employers with more than three employees are required to have workers’ compensation insurance that will cover a worker if he or she has an accident and suffers an injury that arises out of their employment. Many people feel that they can handle their claim themselves but this is almost always a mistake. Here are three reasons why you need an atlanta workers comp lawyer to handle your claim in Georgia.
1. You Need To Hire An Atlanta Workers Comp Lawyer Because Of Lack of Knowledge
Whenever you are injured on the job, you will find yourself dealing with an insurance adjuster that cares more about getting you back to work than making sure you receive the best medical treatment for your injury. You have certain rights under Georgia Workers’ Compensation law but it is not in the best interest of the insurance company to advise you of your rights. Remember the adjuster works for the insurance company, not for you! In order to get the best medical care and to obtain optimal healing you need to know your legal rights. An Atlanta workers comp lawyer can advise you of your rights. The insurance company has lawyers representing their interest best interests, why shouldn’t you have an Atlanta workers comp lawyer representing yours. You should too. It’s just a matter of equaling the playing field. Importantly, Georgia’s law requires that certain steps be taken when filing a claim such as filing certain forms and adhering to time limits. These are essential and cannot be overlooked because failure to adhere to these prescribed rules may result in the claim being barred forever. These are the things an Atlanta workers comp lawyer can help you with.