Personal Injury Law

Worker?s Compensation Claims Overview

In Georgia, worker?s compensation is essentially an insurance program regulated by the state and required of most employers. Worker?s compensation pays medical bills and lost wages for employees who have had work related accidents resulting in illness or injury.

Employees with work-related conditions or injuries are entitled, but not limited, to:

? Reimbursement of travel expenses, including mileage to and from medical appointments

? Prescription reimbursements

? Two-thirds of your weekly wage while you are unable to work and are off work up to a maximum amount (currently $500.00) set by the State

? Two-thirds of the difference between what you were earning at the time of your injury and what you are earning at the time you reach maximum medical improvement up to a maximum amount (currently $ 334.00) set by the State, if you return to work at a lesser paying, modified job.

? A physical impairment rating if your work-related condition is permanent

? Penalties if the worker?s compensation carrier does not follow certain rules

If you have had a work related accident in Atlanta, or anywhere in Georgia, contact the worker?s compensation lawyers at Finch McCranie, LLP in order to discuss your worker?s compensation claim and your benefits.

Full post as published by Georgia Injury Lawyer Blog on March 24, 2009 (boomark / email).