Workers' Compensation
Atlanta, Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer


A worker has laws that govern when an employee is injured during the course of their employment. Those laws do not require the employee to prove that he was injured due to someone else's fault. The law provides medical treatment be covered as well as some protection for lost wages. In addition, worker's compensation can provide a claim for injuries suffered. However, worker's compensation is a very different area of law than personal injury in that it does not allow a person to recover for pain and suffering. Instead, that person can recover for a disability rating that occurs as a result of a work injury.

The big issues to be aware of if you are injured on the job are:

1. Report the incident to a supervisor immediately.

2. Make sure that some type of written report is made, even if you have to write it up and hand it to your supervisor. Keep a copy of the report.

3. Find out about the doctors identified for worker's compensation claims. Each employer should have a list of doctors that you are allowed to see if hurt on the job.

4. Make sure you do what the doctor tells you. Get an extra copy of any doctor's excuses or work restrictions given.

5. Let the insurance company know that you have a claim.

6. Be aware that you have 1 year to file a claim with the Georgia State Board or Worker's Compensation.

In some instances, a person can have a workers' compensation claim and a personal injury claim. One example would be where a person is involved in a car wreck during their work day that was caused by the negligence of another driver. Another possibility would be a worker injured by a defective product. As with other types of claims, it is important to preserve the evidence. You should consult with an attorney as soon as possible.

To consult with an attorney about your personal injury questions, please send your questions or concerns via e-mail to mneff@mlnlaw.com or call (404) 531-9700.