Workers Compensation
An experienced lawyer in Alabama, Georgia and Washington, D.C. to get you workers' compensation benefits
Workers compensation, sometimes referred to as workers comp, provides employees with monetary assistance if they suffer an occupation-related injury or illness. Even if your workers comp claim is denied at first, an attorney may be able to help you file an appeal. Workers compensation often helps to avoid lawsuits, as it both financially helps the employee and legally protects the employer.
Some injuries a worker receives may pose grave health risks, such as a spinal cord injury, while others may limit an employees ability to work even if their life is not threatened by the condition. Workers' compensation injuries are commonly:
- Back injuries
- Repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel
- Traumatic injuries or reactions to substances or chemicals at the workplace
Workers' compensation provides funds for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Rehabilitation
- Vocational training
- Mental and emotional harm
- Death benefits, such as funeral expenses, if the situation ended in the death of the employee
Employees can receive funds once their injury makes them unable to earn full wages for three consecutive days or their injury requires medical attention. The amount they receive is roughly 75% of their spendable earnings per week.
Hiring an attorney for workers compensation claims
If you have been injured at work and believe you are entitled to workers compensation, the right attorney can make all the difference in recovering the maximum benefits you deserve under the law. A workers compensation attorney will be able to advise you about the procedures for protecting your workers compensation benefits, and for guarding against the early termination of benefits.
Even if you receive the maximum amount of workers compensation benefits, it may not be enough to cover all the expenses you have incurred as a result of your injury. A third party—such as a manufacturer, contractor or someone else whose actions may have been careless—may also be liable for your injuries.
Contact us
Let us represent you. Call or e-mail us today to get assistance with filing for your workers' compensation benefits or for appealing a claim that may have been denied.
