Getting the Compensation Injured Workers Deserve in Georgia
Most of us spend at least one-third of the time we are awake at work. When something goes wrong, we expect our employer to treat us with respect. Unfortunately, companies and their insurance providers often do everything they can to avoid paying workers' compensation benefits.
When you get hurt at work, an experienced lawyer can protect your rights. At the Law Office of Sutton T. Slover, PC, we are dedicated to helping injured workers in Georgia get the compensation they need for medical bills, lost wages and other damages.
Know Your Rights as an Injured Worker
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The most important thing you can do is get medical treatment. We will work with you to seek the right doctors and get the workers' compensation to pay for your treatment.
Once you are on the road to recovery, we will take care of the other workers' compensation battles for you. You are entitled to receive compensation for lost wages when you are hurt and unable to work. Our job is to make sure that you receive payment for:
- All of your medical care
- Past, present and future lost wages
- Mileage to and from doctor's appointments
- Prescription medicines
You should not have any out-of-pocket expenses due to a workplace injury. And we will work hard to make sure that your rights are protected.
Fighting On Your Side
Your employer may argue that your injury was not caused by work, saying, "This injury did not arise from the job," or "The employee is faking it." Do not let them bully you. Workplace injuries fall into two broad categories:
- Specific injuries: Workers can often pinpoint specific causes for their injuries. For example, you may have fallen from scaffolding at a construction site. Or maybe you cut your finger using a box cutter at work. Regardless of fault, you may be able to receive workers' compensation for these kinds of injuries.
- Repetitive stress injuries: These injuries are not caused by a specific event, but can be just as serious as specific injuries. For example, if you work on a chicken line and your wrist starts to hurt, you may not think anything of it at first. A few months later, the pain from carpal tunnel could make it difficult or impossible to do your job well. Your employer must compensate you for these kinds of injuries as well.
You do have rights as an injured employee in Georgia. Contact us to schedule a free consultation to find out how we can help you. With offices in Atlanta and Macon, our attorney will meet with you at a location that is convenient.