If someone suffers an occupational injury or illness in Georgia, he or she can qualify for workers’ compensation insurance benefits to pay for lost wages. The amount awarded will depend on the extent and severity of the injury and the worker’s weekly wage prior to the injury. Learn more about how the workers’ comp system pays for lost wages to…
If you get injured on the job, workers’ compensation provides a financial safety net. If your employer has this type of insurance – as most are required to in Georgia – you can qualify for financial benefits without needing to prove fault or negligence. You may need a lawyer, however, to assist you in filing a workers’ compensation claim, depending…
If you get injured at work in Georgia, you must go to a physician for your initial injury diagnosis, as well as ongoing treatments and checkups. A doctor will monitor your condition as you recover and give updates to your employer. Before you make a full recovery, your doctor may release you to restricted or limited work status. If so,…
If you get injured or contract an illness because of your job, you may be eligible for financial benefits known as workers’ compensation in Georgia. Like all 50 states, Georgia has some version of the workers’ comp program to pay for employees’ medical care and other losses related to an occupational injury or illness. Find out what the requirements are…
Not every car accident is caused by the fault of a driver. In some cases, a driver experiences a medical emergency that makes it impossible to control the vehicle, such as a stroke or seizure. The rules surrounding these cases are different than in an ordinary car accident claim. If you get involved in a car accident caused by a…
It is against the law to drive without insurance in Georgia. Unfortunately, this is a common habit practiced by hundreds of negligent drivers in the state. Many drivers knowingly don’t purchase insurance, while others might not realize when their policies lapse. Either way, if you get hit by an uninsured driver in Georgia, the lack of insurance can complicate your…
If you suffer an injury or illness on the job in Georgia, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits to help you pay for your related losses. A workers’ comp settlement can offer lost wage replacement, medical bill payment, disability pay, death benefits and other forms of financial compensation for injured workers. As the recipient of a workers’ compensation settlement…
No, you do not have to go back to work after your workers’ compensation benefits end. No law in Georgia requires you to return to work at the conclusion of your benefits period. It is up to you whether or not to continue working based on your physical fitness, financial status, personal goals and the extent of your injuries. You…
On November 22, 2020, a driver ran a red light in Atlanta, Georgia, and slammed into a car, killing a 25-year-old, and injuring several others. The driver had taken a combination of drugs and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12 – way above the legal limit of 0.08. On December 13, 2020, a driver caused a four-car crash that…
If you get injured in an accident, you may be faced with mounting medical bills and expensive property repair costs. It is normal to wonder about the worth of your claim as an injured victim. Obtaining an estimate of your personal injury claim’s value could give you greater peace of mind about your financial future. As the answer to this…