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What To Do If You Are Injured At Work?

Written by Helping the Hurt Team | May 11, 2016 4:15:22 PM

Georgia's Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Workers' Compensation laws were established to protect a worker's legal rights in case an injury occurs on the job. However, there are complicated legal issues that must be addressed to file a workers' compensation claim, which is why you should hire a Personal Injury Attorney to help protect your legal rights. 

The majority of employers are required to provide workers' compensation insurance coverage for their employees. If you are injured due to a work-related accident, you are most likely entitled to compensation for your injuries.

Here are a few important tips to keep in mind to protect your legal rights: 

Report Your Injury 

If you have been injured on the job, it is up to you to report the damage to your supervising manager as soon as the injury occurs. If there has been an accident at work that you were involved in but you are unaware of any injuries, it is still advised to report the incident encase any injuries surface the next day. 

Timely reporting is one of the most important factors when a workers' compensation claim is involved. You may also need to follow up with your employer to ensure they have submitted your claim. 

Seek Medical Attention

Immediately following the accident or injury you should seek medical attention. Your medical provider will recommend the appropriate treatment for the fastest recovery.

If you become injured and fail to obtain proper documentation from a medical professional, you may be denied compensation for your medical bills. 

Hire A Workers' Compensation Attorney 

A workers' compensation lawyer in Georgia, will work closely with you during this complicated legal process. Your attorney will prevent you from missing any deadlines, as well as, ensuring that proper documentation is filled out correctly and promptly. 

At Our Georgia Law Offices, we have a highly experienced legal team that is ready to assist you with your Workers Compensation case. Our team of expert attorneys believes that you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits, and we are offering you a free case review with one of our work injury expert attorneys.

If you have been injured on the job and wish to speak with one of our Georgia, Workers' Compensation Attorneys, click on the link below.