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Understanding Georgia Workers’ Compensation Benefits

An on-the-job injury can derail your life in an instant – causing physical suffering, emotional trauma and financial devastation. Having an experienced and aggressive legal advocate becomes vital to understanding – and pursuing – the workers’ compensation benefits you may have a right to receive.

Under Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation program, if you have an injury in the course and scope of your employment, you may have the right to receive several types of benefits designed to support you during your recovery and keep you from further suffering financial hardship. These benefits include medical treatment, income benefits, and compensation if you end up with permanent impairments.

What Are The Medical Benefits Available Under A Workers’ Comp Claim?

Injured workers are entitled to medical treatments related to their injury that are “reasonably required and appear likely to effect a cure, give relief, or restore the employee to suitable employment.” [O.C.G.A. § 34-9-200(a)(2)]. This includes hospital stays, doctor visits, surgeries, physical therapy, prescription medications, and any other required medical services. Your employer or their insurance carrier typically covers these costs directly, so you do not have to pay out of your pocket.

What Types Of Income And Other Benefits Does Workers’ Comp Provide?

If your injury prevents you from performing all or parts of your job, you could be eligible for income benefits. There are several types of income benefits, including:

  • Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits: If you cannot work at all due to the injury, you could receive two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to the state-imposed maximum, until you can return to work.
  • Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits: If your doctor says you can return to work but at a reduced capacity or lower wage, you could receive benefits to account for a portion of the difference in your pre and post accident average weekly wage.
  • Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits: If your injury results in a permanent impairment, you could receive compensation based on the severity of your disability and the body part affected.
  • Rehabilitation: There are multiple types of rehabilitation benefits available. These benefits include, but are not limited to an assigned Rehabilitation Supplier to coordinate care, attendant care, home modifications, lawn care and housekeeping, vocation retraining, modified recreational equipment and more.
  • Death benefits: If a worker dies as a result of a work-related injury, their dependents may be eligible to receive death benefits. These benefits include compensation for out of pocket funeral expenses and financial support for the deceased worker’s dependents.

Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to ensure that individuals injured in the course and scope of their employment receive comprehensive support while recovering from workplace injuries, helping them regain their health and financial stability.

Do You Really Need To Hire A Workers’ Comp Attorney?

While the workers’ comp system exists to support you as an injured employee, obtaining all available benefits is often an uphill battle. You should always consult an attorney after an on the job accident to be sure you understand both your rights and your responsibilities under the workers’ compensation system. A skilled attorney’s help is particularly advisable when an insurance company denies (“controverts”) your claim they think will cost less to fight than to pay.

We aggressively push claims forward to acceptance or hearings, maximizing claims for top settlement value.

If you suffer a work-related injury and have questions about or issues with the handling of your workers’ comp claim, reach out to The Law Office of Joe Boyd, LLC. Joe Boyd will help protect your rights as an employee and fight for just compensation.

Talk To A Lawyer With An Unwavering Commitment To Personal Service

If your workers’ comp claim was denied or you suspect you are not receiving adequate benefits, you do not have to navigate the system  alone. Joe Boyd can help you pursue your workers’ comp claim. Call or text 478-216-5574 or send an email today to set up a confidential initial consultation.