Atlanta Workplace Injury Lawyer
Injured on the job in Atlanta? Georgia’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits for medical treatment and lost wages, but the process can be complicated and employers’ insurers often try to minimize your claim. Landry Legal helps injured workers navigate the system and pursue all available compensation.
Workers’ Compensation vs. Third-Party Claims
Workers’ comp covers medical bills and a portion of lost wages, regardless of fault. But if a third party (such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner) contributed to your injury, you may also have a personal injury claim for full damages including pain and suffering. We evaluate every angle.
Common Questions
Workplace Injuries FAQ.
Can I sue my employer for a workplace injury in Georgia?
Usually not directly — Georgia’s workers’ compensation system is generally the exclusive remedy against your employer, regardless of fault. But if a third party (a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or negligent driver) contributed to your injury, you may have a separate personal injury claim against them for full damages, including pain and suffering.
What’s the difference between workers’ comp and a third-party claim?
Workers’ comp pays medical bills and partial lost wages without proving fault, but does not pay for pain and suffering. A third-party personal injury claim against someone other than your employer can recover full damages including pain and suffering. Many injured workers are entitled to pursue both — we screen every case for a third-party claim.
How long do I have to report a workplace injury in Georgia?
Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible — ideally within 30 days. The workers’ comp claim itself generally must be filed within 1 year of the injury (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-82), while a related third-party personal injury claim has a 2-year deadline.
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