Worker’s Compensation
The experienced Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia workers’ compensation lawyers at Parsons Law Group can help you obtain the medical and income benefits you need. The workers’ compensation and personal injury attorneys at Parsons Law Group have put more than 20 years of experience to work protecting the rights of injury victims and their families.
Parsons Law Group is dedicated to representing injured workers. If you were hurt in a work accident in Atlanta or Savannah Georgia, our experienced attorneys will lead you through the process of obtaining medical treatment and the money you deserve. If someone else’s negligence resulted in an injury to you or a loved one, we will pursue a personal injury claim for the full extent of your damages.
We are committed to aggressive representation and personal client service.
Work Injury Questions, Concerns and Answers
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Benefits Guide
Georgia workers’ compensation law has strict guidelines that determine how much you can be paid for a workplace injury. If you think you are entitled to compensation, contact Parsons Law Group at (770) 422-9000
Weekly Income Benefits.
When you are not working at all (temporary total benefits): You can receive benefits when the doctor says you cannot work at all, or if the doctor has put you on light duty work and there is no light duty work available. Once you have been out of work for a week (the “waiting period”), you are entitled to weekly lost income checks. If you are out of work for 21 days, you are entitled to be paid for the waiting period as well. These checks are due 21 days after the injury.
These weekly checks are equal to two-thirds of your pay to a maximum of $500.00 if you were injured on or after July 1, 2006. The maximum payment is $425.00 per week for injuries sustained from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2006, $400.00 per week for injuries sustained from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2003 and $375.00 for those sustained from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001. These payments are TAX FREE.
If you are working but earning less money (temporary partial benefits): If you have work restrictions and can return to work but you are earning less than you were earning when you were injured, either because you are making less per hour or because you are working fewer hours, you are entitled to partial disability benefits.
Common Concerns:
If you have suffered a workplace injury, and have back or neck pain, lung problems or brain damage, you likely have questions. With over 20 years of experience as workers compensation attorneys, Parsons Law Group, LLC understands the concerns of the injured worker.
Some common concerns include:
- The insurance company says the injury is not as serious as you know it is.
- The employer made you go to their doctor without giving you a choice in the matter.
- You would like a second opinion or change doctors.
- The employer accused you of faking an injury.
- The employer says that you did not report the injury.
At Parsons Law Group, LLC, we handle all types of claims on behalf on injured workers. We work with your doctors and the insurance company to make sure that you are approved for workers comp benefits in a timely manner and you receive all the benefits to which you are entitled under Georgia Workers Compensation laws. We are very familiar with every type of work injury and job-related accident, including:
- Accidental death cases
- Catastrophic injury cases
- Back and neck injuries
- Head and brain injuries
- Workplace and occupational exposures
- Repetitive use injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Construction accidents
- Machinery and equipment injuries
- Slip and fall
- Car crashes
Are you no longer able to perform the daily functions of your job because of an injury you sustained while at work? Are you afraid that you are not getting all the benefits to which you are entitled? Do you want a second medical opinion? Parsons Law Group can help you set up a free consultation with an unbiased physician. With over a decade of experience, attorney J. Michael Parsons can help you get the financial and medical benefits you deserve.
Whether you have suffered sudden trauma or have developed an injury due to repetitive stress, you have rights. From severe brain trauma and herniated discs to carpal tunnel syndrome and skin disorders, an experienced lawyer can help injured workers get the medical and financial benefits they deserve. For a free initial consultation, contact Parsons Law Group in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia today.
Accidental Death Cases: If your loved one has died in a work accident, the financial repercussions, in addition to your grief, can be traumatic. We can help spouses and children obtain financial benefits after a fatal accident.
· Catastrophic Injuries: Sometimes a workplace injury is so severe you can no longer pursue gainful employment. We can help you explore your options.
· Back and Neck Injuries: Have you sustained a back or neck injury in a construction accident for which you need repeat surgeries or physical therapy? We can help you obtain the benefits you need.
· Head and Brain Injuries: From a traumatic brain injury to memory lapses and a lack of organizational skills, a head or brain injury can keep you from being able to do your job effectively. We can help.
· Workplace and Occupational Hazards and Injuries: Have years of exposure to toxic fumes and chemicals affected your health? You can get the benefits you need and affect positive change within your company. Call us today.
· Repetitive Use Injuries: Whether you were injured in an industrial accident or spent a career typing, the repetitive nature of your job may be causing you serious pain. A workers’ compensation attorney can help.
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If you retain our law firm as your legal representative, you will be treated with respect and courtesy; your questions will always receive a prompt response within 24 hours. We communicate openly and will keep you involved in your case and informed of important developments
Our founder, J. Michael Parsons, has more than 16 years of legal experience. He spent 7 years defending insurance companies against personal injury and workers’ comp claims.
