Category: Workers’ Compensation

Filing a workers’ compensation claim is supposed to help cover medical treatment and part of your lost wages while you recover. But many employees worry that reporting a workplace injury could lead to retaliation at work. Can your employer legally demote or fire you for filing a claim? Georgia workers’…

Injuries at work can happen anytime, including when employees are taking breaks. If you got hurt on the job during a break, you might wonder whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation in Georgia. The answer largely depends on when and where the incident occurs. Workers’ compensation is Georgia’s system…

No one goes to work expecting to get hurt, so feeling unsure of what to do after a workplace accident is natural. If you’ve got questions about how to pay the bills after a job injury in Georgia, it’s a good idea to consult an experienced workers’ comp lawyer for…

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places. Construction workers who handle heavy machinery, tools, and vehicles often work at elevated heights or near electricity and other hazards. When accidents happen, the consequences can be tragic.  While construction workers only make up about six percent of the U.S. workforce, labor statistics show…

Did you get hurt or sick on the job in Georgia? If so, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from your employer’s insurance policy. Workers’ compensation benefits cover medical expenses and a portion of lost wages for injured employees. These benefits are available regardless of fault, providing valuable…

Georgia law requires most employers to provide employees with workers’ compensation benefits if they are hurt or become ill on the job. But can your employer fire you while receiving benefits? Keep reading to learn more from the Albany, GA workers’ compensation lawyers at the Underwood Law LLC Can I…

Most employers in Georgia must carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees who get hurt on the job or develop an occupational illness. Eligible workers can apply for benefits to help pay for medical treatment, replace lost wages, and provide disability benefits while they heal. But do all injuries and…

Just because you sustained a workplace injury does not mean you are no longer allowed to have fun or enjoy life. If you are unsure if you are allowed to go on vacation and continue to receive workers’ compensation benefits, the short answer to this question is, yes, you can. However, you…

In the event of an on-the-job injury, you expect that you will receive benefits in the form of workers’ compensation. Almost all employers in the country are required to have a workers’ compensation insurance plan that will cover the medical expenses and lost wages of employees who are injured at their…

If you suffered a workplace injury, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits—no matter who was at fault for the accident. These benefits compensate injured employees for their losses (e.g. medical expenses and lost wages) while they take time off from work to heal. Unfortunately, employers and workers’ compensation insurers…